civil society

A case for Fiji’s grassroots citizenry and media to be better informed, engaged for democracy

Democracy in Fiji has been top-down where primarily the middle class and the wealthy elite have understood its true merits and values. Politicians, professionals, academics and civil society organisations, rather than the grassroots population, have...

Observer or participator? Diversity challenges for the role of the media profession

Commentary: In the post 9/11 era there is considerable opportunity for the media profession to give insight into what has compelled one side to act in a way that has enraged and empowered another side to act in a manner that further caused hostility...