CSS 2023 Governance & Public Policies Paper

Theories of Governance provide an intellectual base to formulate sound Public Policies. In this context, elaborate: (a) What are the Governance Theories more applicable to developing countries like Pakistan and how those could be applied? (b) How would you differentiate between the Classical and New Public Administration approaches? Relate those with Postmodern Public Administration relevant to Pakistan.

What is Good Governance and how it is different in the Private and Public Sectors? Elaborate on seven good Governance Indicators. Also, indicate where Pakistan stands in those indicators.

Quaid-e-Azam M. A. Jinnah viewed governance as a mechanism for social justice and fair play to all; in that context explain: (a) What was his vision of governance in Pakistan and how he intended to implement it? (b) What was his approach toward the functioning of the State Institutions in relation to matters of Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary?

There has been fluctuating (declining mostly) economic growth in Pakistan especially since the 1990s, adversely impacting governance and social development. In this context, answer the following: (a) How Incompatible Economic Growth has impacted the middle and poor segments of society? Relate it to governance issues. (b) What kind of Financial Discipline do you suggest for Pakistan including accountability and safeguards against malpractices?

Equality and fair play in socio-political activities form the basis of the Islamic Philosophy of Governance and public administration. In this context, elaborate: (a) What obligations does the Islamic Concept of Governance and Public Services place on Public Servants? (b) How personal accountability helps in ensuring good governance?