The Role of Media in Ensuring Good Governance




Effective governance relies on active engagement within society, and the media stands as a powerful instrument in achieving this goal. By this, the media plays a pivotal role in enhancing governance in democratic societies.

Media as an Information Dissemination Tool

Media serves as a conduit for disseminating information, playing a critical role in scrutinizing government activities. This mutual interaction between media and government benefits citizens and policymakers alike, facilitating policy corrections when needed.

Media as a Watchdog for Transparency and Accountability

In its capacity as a watchdog, the media significantly contributes to transparency, accountability, and public oversight. By highlighting policy deficiencies, administrative errors, and corruption in both public and private sectors, the media fosters an environment of scrutiny necessary for effective governance.

Media in Democratic Societies

In democracies, the interplay between citizens, mass media, and policymakers leads to effective governance outcomes. Independent media actively engages in national electoral processes, enabling informed voting decisions and providing a platform for diverse stakeholder perspectives.

Media's Detrimental Impact and the Importance of Autonomy

However, media's impact can be detrimental when it becomes a tool for manipulation through collaboration with the government. Media's autonomy, fairness, and impartiality are vital for credibility. Detachment from commercial interests and political affiliations is essential to maintain the integrity of news and uphold democratic values.

In conclusion, the media's role in promoting effective governance is indisputable. Its ability to inform, scrutinize, and engage in democratic processes is a cornerstone of modern societies. Nonetheless, preserving its autonomy and integrity remains imperative to ensure that it continues to serve as a beacon of accountability and transparency in the pursuit of good governance.


 
© YASIN AL RAZI 

[Source: Yasin Al Razi, "Protection of Human Rights Through Ensuring Good Governance in Bangladesh", (2020), Jagannath University Journal of Law.]
 
 
Further Readings:
 
Anothai Udomsilp, "The Role of Media in Promoting Good Governance".
P Ashraf, "The Role of Media in Good Governance: Paid News Culture of Media and the Challenges to Indian Democracy", (2014).
George A Donohue, Philip Tichenor et al, "A Guard Dog Perspective on the Role of the Media", (1995).

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