"Freedom of expression --in particular, freedom of the press --guarantees popular participation in the dcisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy."

-- Corazon Aquino


  


The Role of Parliaments in Promoting an Information Rich Society - Unit 3: Constraints and Obstacles to Building a Professional Relationship

 

Learning Objectives
Keeping it professional

After studying this unit you should be able to:

  • Identify some of the constraints and obstacles that could hinder the development of a strong working relationship between parliament and the media;
  • Outline strategies to overcome these obstacles.

 

Introduction and Overview

The purpose of this module is to examine what factors impact on the ability of either the media or parliamentarians to build a strong professional working relationship.  Only by being aware of the constraints and obstacles to the relationship can parliament and the media seek to overcome them and forge the kind of professional working relationship necessary for an informed society.

 

Commentary

It is clear that a strong professional relationship between parliament and the media is essential if both parties are to fulfill their respective duties to their constituencies, in particular facilitating the public’s ability to enjoy their ‘right to know.’  However, parliament and the media need to overcome certain obstacles if they are to build the strong professional relationship needed to achieve an informed society.

 

 

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