So This is Democracy?

This 18th edition of So This Is Democracy? documents numerous media freedom and freedom of expression violations that MISA recorded in Southern Africa during the course of 2011. The critical monitoring and research function is at the core of MISA’s work throughout Southern Africa and closely-linked with decisive action, both in terms of practical support to journalists and media policy advocacy.

Hence, it has become a continuous need to define the role of the media in a democracy. If information is power and informed citizens make informed choices, it means, therefore, that every democracy needs a free, independent and diverse media to facilitate the various interactions of citizens as well as capture their own national aspirations, hopes and dreams by productively promoting vibrant and robust debate on development-related issues.

Zoe Titus, MISA Regional Director
Windhoek, Namibia
May 3, 2012