Youth Participation in Good Governance

Governance concerns the state’s ability to serve its citizens. It refers to the rules, processes, and behavior by which interests are articulated, resources are managed, and power is exercised in society. Good governance also contributes to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and rule of law, especially those relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Almost one third of the total population Bangladesh are Youth. By the year 2015, there will be three billion people under the age of 25 in globally. In of the 87% are in developing countries. So to ensure democracy and good governance youth should be more participates in local government process. To ensure accountability and transparency they can involve in UP standing committee. In order to benefit from young people’s capabilities, communities must ensure opportunities for youth to be engaged in development processes and activity.

Youth participation in local governance is a way to achieve positive change in young people’s lives and society, and for young people become activists and agents of change in their communities. They can informed citizen on their rights. They can advocates on against corruption and illegal issues.

To increase the level of youth participation in Bangladesh, the government must:

• Provide public institutions for youth affairs full access to information
• Support for youth sector at theological level
• Support regional and international youth networks
• Build capacities of youth and youth networks
• Promote and recognize youth voluntarism by establishing a law for Youth Volunteer Work
• Make more aware youth on their rights
• Appreciate youth on him/her positive work
• Be positive

Youth participation is not simply political involvement but is a way to influence and engage in actions and decisions that impact young people’s lives. This means not just voting, but participating in youth representative bodies, and structuring their organizations to be active and able to advance both youth interests and those of their communities.  If we can can engage more or participation in local governance than we can easily ensure good governance in our community.

References:
1. A Handbook on Youth and Good Governance by USAID
2.Youth Participation in Development: Strategies & Best Practices by Daniella Ben-Attar, MA

Dengue Fever or Malaria Control and Prevention via GIS Technologies

Controlling and preventing infectious diseases like dengue fever or Malaria is one of the main issues for public health authorities in many countries like Bangladesh. GIS technologies can play a key role to support decision makers to expand their vision of action taking in efficient strengthening control and prevention.

Dengue fever and Malaria is widely found across the world, especially between the Tropic of Cancer line with an elevation of 1,000 meters. The main transmissions, Aedes mosquitoes, usually live in a warm and wet environment. Therefore, researchers can compare with different factors, such as elevation, temperature, humidity, population density and periods, and visualize them on maps to better understand the infection.

By establishing an ecological network, researchers can identify the in-habitation of infected mosquitoes and computes the possible moving routes. Also, the analysis tools of GIS Desktop will enable the users to overlay the networks, so that the same and different periods of transmission spread can be viewed clearly on the map for following applications.

With GIS technologies, the officials in Center of Disease Control can overlay diverse map layers, which contain different factors for further analysis, as well as produce proper thematic maps, to predict the most possible spread directions and control potential risks. On the other hand, the cured or controlled areas can be shown on maps too, helping officials understand the situation and effectiveness for timely adjustment.

The research considers both time and space factors, and utilize GIS Desktop to support the analysis in a geospatial way. With GIS technologies, officers can prevent the disease more than just killing mosquitoes in known locations, but also predict the potential spots to take action in advance.

References;
http://www.supergeotek.com/Library_2_201407.aspx (http://www.supergeotek.com/Library_2_201407.aspx)