There are 25,000 violent deaths a year, mostly from criminal, including intrafamiliar, violence. NGO and civil society organizations are strong. The 1991 Constitution put consultation and participation at the heart of political and civil life. A long term war between the armed forces, guerillas and para-militaries continues. Click here for full paper.
Peace is the top priority for development organizations.
Children watch 2.5 hours of TV a day. Radio reaches everyone. There are many newspapers. A strong cultural tradition exists across the many ethnic and geographic communities. Ownership and control of media are rapidly moving to the private sector.