„giving youth a voice“ bangladesh youth survey (bys) 2011 brac global learning meeting 2012

„Giving Youth A Voice“Bangladesh Youth Survey (BYS) 2011

BRAC Global Learning Meeting 2012

Giving Youth A VoiceBangladesh Youth Survey 2011 (cont.)

aims & objectives

gaining an in depth understanding of youth and their demands, for policymakers & development partners

tap into youths’ aspirations and expectations from the state their assessment of current policies (education and vocational

training, labor market) their relation to two most important Institutions (family &

community) establish a National & Regional Network (policy makers,

development partners, NGOs)

Giving Youth A VoiceBangladesh Youth Survey 2011 (cont.)

Methodology Public Perception Survey by Nielsen Bangladesh Limited Sample 6575 50/50 male female and 70/30 rural urban In 6 divisions and 64 districts Age group: 15-30 FGDs

Socio-demographic profile

Mean Age: 21, 18 is the highest age group

Income: pronounced disparities in rural, urban and city corporation

Occupation: Students followed by Housewife

Self employed (non-agri and agri)

Giving Youth A VoiceBangladesh Youth Survey 2011

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Socio-demographic profile Education and drop-outs 5-6 per cent had never been to school. Drop out starts from 12 years The dropout rates are the highest at the age of 15 prior to reach class 5, about 5% dropped out. Prior to reaching class 8, 20% dropped out. As expected, this share is even higher among rural youth,

where values are about 20-25 per cent


Youth & the State:

Performance of the government

Performance of core institutions

Elections and Voting: fair elections, voting decision

Youth’s participation in politics (student politics and form of involvement in politics)

Justice and Crime


Youth & the State:

Conditions for fair elections

empowered election commission parties respect for each other mandatory election budget disclosure candidates with no criminal records concerns on having elections held

under the ruling party Voting : party considering youth’s

interest and local issue got highest rank


Youth & the State:

Youth’s participation in politics

Low reporting of party affiliation (2%, due to underreporting ?)

30 % voted for the same party > 80 % : students shouldn’t be

involve in politics support is high in urban localities

compared to both rural and City Corporation

male are more in favor of politics compared to female


Youth & the State: Forms of participation in politics hartal is the least favored voting is the most preferred form

also by supporting leaders &

participating in campaigns & by becoming candidates


Youth & the StateJustice & Crime Justice: judiciary, government

executives, family Limited support for political leaders

involvement in justice handling justice on the spot also got

support, though disagreement is also there

Crime: more reliability on special security force (ex: RAB)

“top 5” crimes: murder, drug and alcohol abuse, dowry and personal property crimes


Chapter 5 Family & Community: core findings

Family is the most important part of life Community are very important for safeguarding interests, solving

problems, preserve religious & cultural traditions and values Family is the first to approach in time of need Newspaper and TV provide the news and information religious practices were regarded highly important by the youths 50 % do not have friends from other religions, within them 54 %

are Muslim


importance of mother makes the most important

decisions (education, work, marriage)

most important: be a good guardian & provide advice

accept parents’ decisions over mobility, selection of spouse, choose friends, spending money

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complete education

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Chapter 5 Family & Community - Life cycle planning:

vast gaps btw. ideal and actual age !

education: ideal age 24 vs. actual age 15 (min. 8)

starting work: ideal 23 vs. 8-9 (actual)

marriage: ideal 24 vs. actual 17 (female) & 21 (men)

having children: ideal 26 & actual 12 minimum (female) & 16 (male)

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family planning

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Chapter 5 Family & Community - Accepting social change (overall & working women)?

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„giving youth a voice“ bangladesh youth survey (bys) 2011 brac global learning meeting 2012

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