• Engage civil society and Members of Parliament in support of a programme of action for overall media reform • Establish closer cooperation of media associations and Council of Churches on media reform issues • Embark on a sustained campaign by media associations to publicize media issues and enlist the support of the public The panel meeting took place at Fringilla Lodge, Chisamba, 15 – 17 June 2007. The Panel: Amos Chanda, journalist/media activist, Sheikh Chifuwe, journalist/media activist, Zarina Geloo, newspaper owner/editor, Lee M. Habasonda, civil society activist, Mutemwa Makomani, journalism lecturer, Kenny M. Makungu, mass communications lecturer, Suzanne Matale, religious leader, Dr. Patrick Matibini, law lecturer, Wendy M. Nawishi, radio journalist, Joy Sata, journalist/media activist The Rapporteur: Arthur Simuchoba The Facilitator: Hendrik Bussiek So This Is Democracy? 2007 -273- Media Institute of Southern Africa