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BANGLADESH SANGLAP A CASE STUDY OF MEDIA AND GOVERNANCE. Strategic Framework for Governance. Governance Continuum Type of Media support. The Process. Jun 2005: Research Phase: Pulse of Bangladesh & Focus Groups Commissioned - People wanted access, clarity, and end to Blame Game
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BANGLADESH SANGLAP A CASE STUDY OF MEDIA AND GOVERNANCE
The Process Jun 2005: Research Phase: Pulse of Bangladesh & Focus Groups Commissioned - People wanted access, clarity, and end to Blame Game Nov 2005-Jan 2006: Bangladesh Sanglap Series I 8 issue-based debates: Justice, Health, Education, Local Govt, Corruption, Security, Governance, Trade March 2006: The World Debate - “Bangladesh: Can Democracy Deliver?” September 2006-June 2007: Bangladesh Sanglap Series II Weekly current Affairs debates from around the country July 2007 – December 2008: Sanglap II extension Weekly debates, including 8 special themed discussions & rural river shows
Recent Changes in Bangladesh Politics Responses in absolute numbers • Changes in political culture & steps against corruption seen as major changes in Bangla politics in recent years Base: All 56 Respondents
Factors behind these changes Responses in percent • Failure of the two main political parties to negotiate with each other is seen as the major factor behind the changes Base: All 56 Respondents
Role of Media Responses in % age • Majority agree that Media has played a direct role in facilitating the process of change Base: All 56 Respondents
IMPACT OF SANGLAP 86% believe the Sanglap has improved political debate 89% believe it explains issues in a way that they can understand 91% believe it gives an opportunity to raise the voice of the people 80% believe it has established a good standard for political discussion programmes on TV & radio
IMPACT ON THE SECTOR: INCREASE IN OTHER DISCUSSION PROGRAMMES
‘We didn’t know that people like me could ask questions to politicians in this way.’ (Woman, 32, Bheramera, Kustia)