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    PARTICIPATORY

    GOVERNANC
    E
    Introducti
    on
    Definition of Participatory Governance:

    • Interactive arrangements in which public as well as


    private actors participate aimed at solving societal
    problems, or creating societal opportunities.
    Introducti
    on
    Definition of Participatory Governance:

    • Any process that involves the public in


    problem-solving or decision making and that
    uses public input to make better decisions
    The Principles of
    participatory
    Governance

    Risk
    Management
    Fairnes
    s
    Responsibili
    ty

    Transparen
    Accountabili cy
    ty
    Research Article

    ..

    Title: Participatory Governance and


    Decentralization in Pakistan: The Case of Local
    Government Reforms
    Authors: Muhammad Ahsan Rana and
    Muhammad Junaid
    Published In: Asian Journal of Public
    Administration (2020)
    The article "Participatory Governance and Decentralization in
    Pakistan: ..

    The Case of Local Government Reforms" was written to explore how


    decentralization policies in Pakistan, specifically through the 2001
    Devolution Plan, aimed to enhance participatory governance. It examines
    how local governments were empowered to involve citizens in decision-
    making processes and service delivery. The article highlights both the
    successes and challenges of these reforms, such as increased civic
    engagement and issues like elite capture and political instability,
    providing insights into the effectiveness of participatory governance in
    Key Points:

    ..
    1.Background:
    ⚬ Focus on Pakistan’s Devolution Plan (2001) to
    decentralize power and involve citizens in local
    governance.
    2.Decentralization:
    ⚬ Shifted authority from federal to local governments in
    areas like education, health, and infrastructure.
    3.Participatory Mechanisms:
    ⚬ Citizen Councils: Engaged communities in identifying
    needs and overseeing government services.
    ⚬ Public Hearings: Platforms for citizens to hold local
    • Benefits:
    • Increased Civic Engagement: Greater participation in local decision-
    making, especially in rural areas.
    • Improved Services: In some regions, participatory governance
    ..
    enhanced service delivery (e.g., sanitation, infrastructure).
    • Challenges:
    • Political Instability: Inconsistent government support undermined
    long-term success.
    • Power Struggles: Local governments faced resistance from
    provincial/federal authorities.
    • Elite Capture: Local elites often dominated participatory processes,
    limiting equitable involvement.
    • Conclusion:
    • While participatory governance showed promise in Pakistan, political
    and institutional challenges hindered its full potential.
    THANK YOU!

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