Bala Vikasa Social Service Society
The Role of the Media in development: NGOs and the media Reflection Forum August 2000 The 3rd NGO Reflection Forum of 2000 was held in August at the MWENGO Secretariat, Harare. The forum brought together a total of 35 NGOs and media practitioners. Main points of discussions included: * What is our understanding of the media? * What is the role of the media in development? * How can NGOs forge a strong relationship between themselves and the media? * What are the obstacles to fostering closer relationships between the NGO sector and the media? * How can NGOs access media resources in the Eastern and southern African region? Two media practitioners presented two perspectives of the media.