The Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board Prof. Anastase Shyaka has said the body he leads and media can enhance good governance in the country.
While calling upon the media to play outstanding role in enhancing good governance, Prof. Shyaka said different media houses can play a significant role in strengthening principles and practices in the country.
Prof. Shyaka was presiding over the consultative meeting on the role of the media in promoting good governance.
“You can be at the centre of good governance practices implementation. One of your role is educating the public,” Prof. Shyaka said.
Prof. Shyaka said that the governance body and the media can be co-workers in educating the public about the values of good governance.
One of the journalists Prince Bahati, from Radio Hope says government should also play a proactive role in supporting the media.
Mid last month, the government launched good governance month of which the aim will be assessing and strengthening good governance through service delivery.
The good governance month will also aim at hearing what the public wants in as far as good governance is concerned.
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