Question of the Day: How can we, as citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, strengthen civil society to ensure more effective engagement with the political system, and what sacrifices are we willing to make to improve governance and public accountability in our democracy?
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While this is a good question to ask.
Start with education.
This is a question for the editorial boards of the portals that bills themselves as news.
On the pages of ANR: Why aren’t there any named journalist if this is really news. I’m awaiting the first editorial as well joint articles from the editorial Board members.
Civil engagement does not provide clicks for advertising. Nasty controversial topics do.
But how can those who are willing to speak out about building a better country not become victims with a leader who is quick to attack and degrade.
The public is scared shitless to express themselves about the need for change otherwise they become victims
The existing mass and digital media in Antigua has dumb down the public and swamped their minds.
It first requires a reeducation of politicized misinformation which is how the adult public gets its information/education currently.
Antigua and Barbuda has lost its shame. The brutal honesty that’s required for Civil Engagement in Antiguans and Barbudans is very elusive.
There is little or no interest for such things. It’s all about money grab and show off. Everybody trying to get a piece of the action Even the religious ministers.
Strengthening civil society in Antigua and Barbuda can significantly enhance governance and accountability by fostering greater public participation and oversight. Civil society organizations (CSOs) can play a crucial role in monitoring government actions, advocating for transparency, and holding officials accountable. They can also provide valuable feedback on policies and programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the community.
Moreover, CSOs can help build capacity within communities, empowering citizens to engage more effectively with their government. This can lead to more informed and active participation in the democratic process, ultimately leading to better governance outcomes.
I don’t see how we can do that, because even the UWI is been used to peddle political economics, and all of the government agencies and judiciary is operating under a state capture, so civics is out the window and fanaticism of positions the order of the day, you look at the DCA and department of environment. White investors infantillised and emasculate them since they are captured, by political instructions.
I don’t see how we can do that, because even the UWI is been used to peddle political economics, and all of the government agencies and judiciary is operating under a state capture, so civics is out the window and fanaticism of politicians the order of the day, you look at the DCA and department of environment. White investors infantillised and emasculate them since they are captured, by political instructions.
Strengthening Civil Society begins with getting rid of those in power first.
The Power Brokers are comfortable. There is no place for a such a thing as civil society when they control the reins of power.
Antigua and Barbuda Constitution is outdated and archaic.
In an attempt at one small reform measure the Attorney General says: “This is not the time.”
Imagine if it was wholesale reform.
Civil Society can be meaningful in a lot of ways.
The question does not need to be asked, but those who are in power would find the strengthen of Civil Society to be disruptive and threatening to their practices.
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