Institutionalizing Governance-Governance Talk on ‘Strengthening Governance Through Youth Participation in Media’

On 4.10.2024, the Department Of Social Work, Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement(GRAAM) Hanss Seidel Foundation (HSF), Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) conducted a Governance Talk Special Lecture Series on Institutionalizing Governance-Governance Talk on ‘Strengthening Governance Through Youth Participation in Media’ in our PG centre campus

Key points from the event:

Youth’s historical role in governance: Speakers highlighted the significant impact of youth movements in various parts of the world, including the 70s-80s American youth movement and the recent student movement in West Bengal.

Media as a tool for accountability and reform: Panelists emphasized the power of media to hold governments accountable and drive social change. They discussed how social media can be a powerful platform for youth to mobilize and influence public opinion.

The importance of youth engagement: Experts stressed the need for youth to actively participate in governance and civic issues.They highlighted the importance of identifying individual strengths and channeling them effectively to contribute to national development.

The 3E concept: Dr. Basavaraju proposed the “3E” concept (Enlighten, Engage, Empower) as a framework for youth to leverage media to strengthen governance.

The event concluded with an interactive session, where students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panelists.

The key highlights of the event were

1. The Panel Discussion on Strengthening Governance through youth participation in Media, in which the panelists highlighted the significant impact of youth movements in various parts of the world, including the 70s-80s American youth movement and the recent student movement in West Bengal. Panelists also emphasized the power of the media to hold governments accountable and drive social change.
2. The second major highlight of the event was the Interaction of the Youth with the Guests and speakers.The panelists spoke about the ways in which it can be ensured. Few points that can be highlighted are

The 3Econcept: Dr.Basavaraju proposed the “3E” concept (Enlighten, Engage, Empower) as a framework for youth to leverage media to strengthen governance.

Media as a tool for accountability and reform: Panelists emphasized the power of media to hold governments accountable and drive social change. They discussed how social media can be a powerful platform for youth to mobilize and influence public opinion.

Speakers/Guests

• Mr. CJ Rajeeva – News Editor Vijaya Karnataka Paper
• Mr. Sateesh Kumar – Special Correspondent Deccan Herald
• Dr Basavaraju R-Executive Director GRAAM
• Dr. C.K Renukarya-Director Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana PGCentre.

Students and Faculty Members of Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana PG Centre & Students and Faculty Members of School of Journalism Mahajana First Grade College