Civil Society Organizations in Bangladesh and Their Impact on Good Governance

Year 2025, Volume: 16 Issue: 1, 48 - 59, 25.04.2025

Şuayip Turan , A K M Motinur Rahman

https://doi.org/10.54558/jiss.1386102

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to analyse the roles and contributions of civil society organizations on good governance in Bangladesh. This study examines the roles and contributions of civil society organizations in fostering good governance in Bangladesh, while also analysing the relationship between civil society organizations and good governance through various topics and initiatives.
Method: Qualitative research method was used in this study. The paper analysed the growth, roles, and difficulties faced by civil society in Bangladesh when trying to encourage good governance through a literature review approach. The literature study includes several sources, such as academic journals, books, reports, and policy documents.
Findings: In line with the findings, it is difficult for Bangladeshi civil society organizations to remain politically impartial and autonomous on a national and regional level, often aligning with political parties to promote political interests. The role of religion, democratization, colonialism, and political culture in the interplay with CSOs on governance in Bangladesh will help CSOs and policymakers develop strategies that may not involve the same level of interest groups in order to enhance governance.
Result: The complexities faced by civil society organizations have further intensified due to governance practices, political turmoil, military-backed interventions, and democratic instability during different political regimes. Civil society organizations in Bangladesh have been grappling with these challenges while attempting to fulfil their roles. Maintaining an impartial environment for civil society, free from politicization and fundamentalism, to facilitate diverse participation and contribute to a home-grown governance system. By addressing the measures, civil society in Bangladesh can truly fulfil its potential as a catalyst for positive change and a driving force though difficulties.
Originality: The study's findings are anticipated to significantly benefit scholars about civil society organizations and good governance. Furthermore, the study will be advantageous for policymakers and civil society organizations. The research seeks to improve collaboration among various institutions by offering evidence-based insights, hence fostering more good governance processes. This collaboration is essential for cultivating a stronger civil society capable of effectively tackling modern challenges.

Keywords

Civil Society Organizations, Good Governance, Bangladesh

Bangladeş'teki Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları ve İyi Yönetişim Üzerindeki Etkileri

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma, Bangladeş’te iyi yönetişim üzerindeki sivil toplum kuruluşlarının rollerini ve katkılarını analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, Bangladeş'te iyi yönetişimi teşvik eden sivil toplum kuruluşlarının rollerini ve katkılarını incelerken, aynı zamanda çeşitli konular ve girişimler aracılığıyla sivil toplum kuruluşları ile iyi yönetişim arasındaki ilişkiyi de analiz etmektedir.
Yöntem: Bu çalışmada, nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Makale, Bangladeş'te sivil toplumun iyi yönetişimi teşvik etmeye çalışırken karşılaştığı büyüme, roller ve zorlukları bir literatür taraması yaklaşımıyla analiz etti. Literatür çalışması, akademik dergiler, kitaplar, raporlar ve politika belgeleri gibi çeşitli kaynakları içermektedir.
Bulgular: Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda, Bangladeşli sivil toplum kuruluşlarının ulusal ve bölgesel düzeyde siyasi olarak tarafsız ve özerk kalmaları zor olup, genellikle siyasi çıkarları teşvik etmek için siyasi partilerle iş birliği yapmaktadırlar. Din, demokratikleşme, sömürgecilik ve siyasi kültürün Bangladeş'teki sivil toplum kuruluşlarıyla (STK'lar) yönetim üzerindeki etkileşimi, STK'lar ve politika yapıcılara yönetimi geliştirmek amacıyla aynı düzeydeki çıkar gruplarını içermeyen stratejiler geliştirmelerine yardımcı olacaktır.
Sonuç: Sivil toplum kuruluşlarının karşılaştığı zorluklar, farklı siyasi rejimler sırasında yönetim uygulamaları, siyasi kargaşa, askeri destekli müdahaleler ve demokratik istikrarsızlık nedeniyle daha da artmıştır. Bangladeş'teki sivil toplum kuruluşları, bu zorluklarla başa çıkmaya çalışırken rollerini yerine getirmeye çalışıyorlar. Sivil toplum için siyasallaşma ve radikalizmden uzak, çeşitli katılımları kolaylaştıran ve yerel bir yönetişim sistemine katkıda bulunan tarafsız bir alanın korunması gereklidir. Bangladeş'teki sivil toplum kuruluşları bu zorluklara rağmen gerçekten de olumlu değişim için bir katalizör ve itici güç olma potansiyelini gerçekleştirebilir.
Özgünlük: Çalışmanın bulgularının, sivil toplum kuruluşları ve iyi yönetişim hakkında akademisyenlere önemli ölçüde fayda sağlaması beklenmektedir. Ayrıca, çalışma politika yapıcılar ve sivil toplum kuruluşları için faydalı olacaktır. Araştırma, kanıta dayalı içgörüler sunarak çeşitli kurumlar arasındaki işbirliğini geliştirmeyi ve böylece daha iyi yönetişim süreçlerini teşvik etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu işbirliği, modern zorluklarla etkili bir şekilde başa çıkabilen daha güçlü bir sivil toplumun geliştirilmesi için gereklidir.

Keywords

Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları, İyi Yönetişim, Bangladeş

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