Question

Today’s governments are more reliant than ever on Public Relations (PR) to achieve their objectives and maintain public support. PR is used by governments to improve their image, promote public policies, and promote their achievements. PR can be used to create positive media coverage, build relationships with key stakeholders including citizens, address conflict or criticism, increase public understanding of an organization or its objectives. However, there are certain challenges that public relations practitioners in the government sector face almost on daily basis.
Based on the above statement, examine the major factors that act as barriers in building and maintaining a relationship between the government and the citizens, to substantiate your answer use practical examples