The overall objective of the study was to assess the role of media fostering good governance in cause of rnBahir Dar 96.9 FM radio. Descriptive survey study with mixed research approach i.e. Qualitative and rnquantitative was employed for this study. Purposive sampling and Data gathering instruments such as rnquestionnaires, interview, and document analysis where employed. The data obtained through rnquestionnaires was analysis using statically tools such as percentage and numerical by table and charts. rnAnd the data obtained through interview, data analysis and from semi structured questions where rnanalyzed qualitatively description and narrations were made. From the study the concept of good rngovernance has gained significant attention in developing countries and Ethiopia was no exception. Thernactual practice the role of media has been questioned in every society. This is mainly due to fact that in a rnyoung democracy, media faces a number of challenges to ensure good governance. The result of study rnreveals that the role of Bahir Dar FM radio in promoting good governance was not effective. This wasrnbecause of the station faces a number of challenges when it tries to foster this role. The studies have alsornAssessed the actual practice of media for promote of element of good governance. Accordingly the studyrnreveals that Media used guiding principle the element of Good governance. The result was under rnquestionable and identify the kind of relationship that media has with government and the public. rnAccordingly, it reveals that there is close and friendly relationship of media with public but the relation rnwith the government was not positive. The challenge faces Bahir Dar FM radio for fostering good rngovernance. I.e. lack of awareness, lack of active involvement public media concerning good governance rnissue, high government officials are deliberately shielded from embracing questions, influence of rngovernment on media content and programs, government regulation restrict the media to promote good rngovernance.