SECTOR 4 internal communication policies at ministries, to facilitate journalists’ work in accessing information. o Civil society: The media, possibly through the Namibian Editors’ Forum (NEF), should find ways to engage more with civil society. This could be done through a regular, open forum such as a ‘meet the editors’ platform. o Elections: In the run-up to the November 2009 elections, MISA Namibia should approach all political parties about their intentions on a set number of pertinent issues. The answers could be published in the daily newspapers and there could be a public hearing. o Members of Parliament: Civil society should take advantage of the induction of new members of parliament to make their concerns known. The panel meeting took place at Heja Lodge, outside Windhoek, from May 1617, 2009. The Panel: Ms Rachel Cloete, Civil Society Activist; Mr Clement Daniels, Lawyer; Mr Paul Helmuth, Civil Society Activist; Ms Michaela Jaeger, Radio Programme Organiser; Mr Phil ya Nangoloh, Human Rights Activist; Ms Catherine Sasman, Journalist; Ms Nangula Shejavali, Journalist; Mr Sandi Tjaronda, Development Consultant; Mr Robin Tyson, Media Studies Lecturer The Rapporteur: Ms Sarah Taylor The Facilitator: Mr Hendrik Bussiek AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NAMIBIA 2009 73