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    Is language a barrier to public’s participation in the law-making process? An analysis of Namibia Broadcasting Corporation’s live broadcasting of Namibia’s Parliamentary proceedings in the official language.
    (NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2022-01) Kooper, Immanuel
    This study investigated the issue of language as a barrier to the rights of the public's participation in law-making process and the impact of the live broadcasting of Parliamentary proceedings by the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). It further looked at the role of the media, specifically NBC, in the facilitation of the citizens' participation in law-making and processes of parliament. The objectives of the study were to establish the role of the NBC, in the facilitation of citizens' participation in the law making and processes of parliament. It also critically analyse the extent to which language is a barrier to the public's participation in the law-making process and finally analysed the impact of Namibia Broadcasting Corporation's live broadcasting of Parliamentary proceedings in English on the citizenry. For the purpose of data collection, the researcher employed the qualitative research approach by conducting interviews with Namibian citizens. The study revealed that the role of the media in facilitating citizen participation in law-making and parliamentary processes is critical and significant because the media create knowledge and awareness on governance issues and parliamentary functions such as the law-making process. The study also found that language is a barrier to the citizens' participation in the law-making process. Based on these findings, the study recommended that translation be considered during the live broadcasting of parliamentary proceedings and that a dedicated radio and television channel be established to involve more citizens in the law-making and processes of government.