Governance Decentralization in Pakistan: An Analysis of District Council and Its Power (original) (raw)
Governance decentralization is a well-known phenomenon which is practicing all over the world. Pakistan starts its decentralization process after the 2001 Local Government Ordinance. This paper analyses the decentralization process in Pakistan with the special reference to District Council and its power. This is a secondary data based qualitative research which use analytical approach to make its path toward conclusion. It is analyzed that Political leaders at federal and provincial don't want to transfer their power on lower level. MPA's and MNA's take interest in developmental funds. Improper local government system and uncompleted transformation of power are the sole responsible for the community issues and problems. It is derived that a strong local government system can develop the community and can engage people in political participation through bottom-up approach.
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