Governing the ungovernable : institutional reforms for democratic governance
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Abstract / Description
Pakistan, since its independence in 1947, had to face tumultuous years for the first four decades. Despite the many challenges, both internal and external, the country was able to register a 6 percent average annual growth rate during the first forty years of its existence. The country was ahead of India and Bangladesh in all economic and social indicators. Since 1990, the country has fallen behind its neighbouring countries and has had a decline in the growth rate.
This book attempts to examine the reasons behind this slowdown, the volatile and inequitable growth of the last twenty-five years, and through a process of theoretical and empirical evidence argues that the most powerful explanatory hypothesis lies in the decay of institutions of governance. It also suggests a selective and incremental approach of restructuring some key public institutions that pertain to accountability, transparency, security, economic growth, and equity.
Keywords
Economy, Polity, Society, Judiciary, Military, Civil Services, Local Government, External Actors, Justice, Institutions, Legislature, Religious Edifice
Table of Contents
Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------1
Historical Background ----------------------------------------------------- 35
The Economy ---------------------------------------------------------------- 59
The Polity ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 96
The Society -------------------------------------------------------------------- 124
Federal and Provincial Governments ------------------------------------ 157
Local Government ------------------------------------------------------------ 182
The Civil Services ------------------------------------------------------------- 210
The Judiciary ------------------------------------------------------------------- 236
The Legislature ---------------------------------------------------------------- 264
The Religious Edifice --------------------------------------------------------- 287
The Private Sector ------------------------------------------------------------ 322
Administration of Justice ---------------------------------------------------- 358
Administration of Justice ---------------------------------------------------- 387
The role of External Actors ------------------------------------------------- 410
Restructuring Key Institutions --------------------------------------------- 443
Lessons from the Experience of other Countries -------------------- 467
Publication Date
2018
Was this content written or created while at IBA?
Yes
Recommended Citation
Husain, I. (2018). Governing the ungovernable : institutional reforms for democratic governance. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/faculty-research-books/18
