Article Type
Article
Description
There is almost a consensus that Pakistan suffers badly from weak institutions and poor governance. However, there is a very little substantive discussion as to what must be done to bridge this governance deficit. Very few people are aware that a comprehensive agenda of reforms was developed three years ago. This agenda needs to be debated, agreed at the political level and then implemented.
What are the essential ingredients of this agenda? First, the civil service system is to be revamped so that individuals of high professional calibre and integrity are attracted, motivated and retained. This can be accomplished through a merit-based recruitment system, continuous training and upgrading of skill, equality of opportunity in career progression, adequate compensation, proper performance evaluation, accountability for results and rule-based compliance. Appointments to all senior positions should be open to all qualified and eligible government servants.
Publication Source
The Express tribune
Publication Date
4-2011
Pages
1-3
Recommended Citation
Husain, Ishrat. (2011, April 01). Bridging the governance deficit. The Express tribune, . 1-3. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/faculty-research-press/507
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