In sum, traditional media provide horizontal communication approaches to stimulating discussion and analysis of issues, as well as sensitizing and mobilizing communities for development. However, one must be cautious about romanticizing the abilities and impact of traditional media in development. ###>En somme, les médias traditionnels offrent des formes de communication horizontales qui stimulent la discussion et l'analyse des questions ainsi que la sensibilisation et la mobilisation des communautés pour le développement.