THE EXPERIENCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BALOCHISTAN: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD
Keywords:
Local Government, Balochistan, Governance Challenges, Political Barriers, Financial Constraints, Policy Implementation, Reforms, DevelopmentAbstract
This study analysis political and financial challenges faced by local
governments in Pakistan’s largest province Balochistan with a focus on
suggesting practicable solutions for improved governance and development
purposes. This paper is an attempt to address the central question: How come
meaningful change be brought about by addressing the basic hurdles confronted
by local governance in the province? In order to trace back the evolution of
local governance from colonial times to present day, qualitative assessments,
policy evaluation and historical analysis are utilized as methodology for this
study. All this is done keeping in view the significant constitutional milestones
achieved so far such as Local Government Ordinance 2001 followed by
Balochistan Local Government Act 2013. Meanwhile this paper also highlights
missing gaps between policy intent and field implementation by adopting a
solution-based approach.
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