The document outlines an agenda for an alliance between the J&K People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir for the next six years. The purpose is to catalyze reconciliation and confidence building to ensure peace, which will enable economic development and prosperity. Key points of the agenda include governance reforms, political initiatives to strengthen dialogue, security reforms, social and humanitarian initiatives, and a developmental agenda focused on infrastructure, tourism, and regional balance.
The document discusses the 7th National Finance Commission Award (NFCA) in Pakistan, which will conclude its five-year term in 2015. It analyzes the achievements and shortcomings of the 7th NFCA and its impact on development policy and goals. Key points include: the 7th NFCA introduced multiple indicators for distributing funds between provinces rather than just population; however, increased funds did not proportionally increase development expenditures and social sector outcomes remained largely unchanged. Moving forward, the 8th NFCA process needs to strengthen provincial finance commissions and encourage the use of multiple indicators, including poverty measures, while also integrating other regions like AJK, GB, and FATA.
This paper proposes an updated formula for resource distribution between provinces -- horizontal
distribution -- under the upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. We maintain that the formula offered in the 7
th NFC Award was predominantly needs-based and whatsoever equity indicators it has, by its very structure, fall short of capturing the full essence of equity. Further, we
argue that existing indicators of efficiency – that is the size of provincial tax revenue, is not adjusted for the size of the provincial economy and, thus, fails to capture the efficiency part of tax collection -- that is, the effort made in this regard.
The NFC Award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. Taxes are pooled and then redistributed according to the NFC formula, which is debated. The 1997 award specified a 63% federal/37% provincial split but included custom duties previously claimed entirely by the federal government. A new award has not been reached due to disagreement over whether to base distribution solely on population or consider other factors like revenue generation and poverty levels.
The document summarizes a national conference on NFC reforms organized by PRIME Institute in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy. Over 150 participants from government, academia, civil society and media attended. Panelists discussed issues around fiscal federalism and the 7th NFC award. Key points of discussion included the central government's demand for a 7% share of the divisible pool being rejected by provinces, the need to increase tax revenues and cut wasteful spending, and mixed impacts of the 7th NFC award on social sectors and poverty reduction. Participants debated governance challenges, revenue collection efforts of provinces, creative accounting, and the need for independent fiscal oversight.
Situation of governance in pakistan by Rahat ul-aainRahat ul Aain
This document analyzes governance issues in Pakistan from a managerial perspective and suggests reforms. It identifies several problems with Pakistan's bureaucracy, including inability to promote welfare, elitism, and inefficiency. Other issues discussed include overemphasis on technology without substance, mismanagement of human capital, lack of consultation on reforms leading to resistance, lack of indigenous policymaking, need to reform intelligence agencies to address militancy and terrorism, and exploitation of Pakistan's economy and resources by international agencies. The document argues that comprehensive reforms are needed across Pakistan's governance systems to address these problems.
The document discusses Pakistan's National Finance Commission (NFC), which constitutionally reviews the formula for distributing funds between the federal and provincial governments every five years. It outlines the NFC's composition and functions, describes some of the funding formulas and allocations from previous NFC awards in 1970, 1979, 1991, and 1997, and discusses factors considered in the 2009 NFC award such as population, development levels, and security issues. The 2009 award aimed to more equitably resolve disputes around fund distribution that had persisted since Pakistan's independence.
The document discusses issues of federalism in Pakistan and makes recommendations. It summarizes that over-centralization of state authorities has led to conflicts between the center and provinces. It recommends constitutional reforms to establish true federalism, including provincial autonomy, fair fiscal distribution, and representation of all nationalities and communities. A renewed constitution based on the 1940 Lahore Resolution and protected by a Constitutional Court could help resolve intra-state conflicts through democratic means.
The National Finance Commission distributes tax revenue collected by the federal government among Pakistan's provinces every five years. The most recent NFC Award saw vertical revenue distribution of 80% to provinces and 20% to the federal government. Horizontally, Punjab received the largest share at 57.9% while Sindh, NWFP, and Balochistan received lower shares. Critics argue population alone should not determine distribution and other factors like infrastructure and poverty levels should also be considered to ensure a more equitable division of resources.
The document discusses the 7th National Finance Commission Award (NFCA) in Pakistan, which will conclude its five-year term in 2015. It analyzes the achievements and shortcomings of the 7th NFCA and its impact on development policy and goals. Key points include: the 7th NFCA introduced multiple indicators for distributing funds between provinces rather than just population; however, increased funds did not proportionally increase development expenditures and social sector outcomes remained largely unchanged. Moving forward, the 8th NFCA process needs to strengthen provincial finance commissions and encourage the use of multiple indicators, including poverty measures, while also integrating other regions like AJK, GB, and FATA.
This paper proposes an updated formula for resource distribution between provinces -- horizontal
distribution -- under the upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. We maintain that the formula offered in the 7
th NFC Award was predominantly needs-based and whatsoever equity indicators it has, by its very structure, fall short of capturing the full essence of equity. Further, we
argue that existing indicators of efficiency – that is the size of provincial tax revenue, is not adjusted for the size of the provincial economy and, thus, fails to capture the efficiency part of tax collection -- that is, the effort made in this regard.
The NFC Award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. Taxes are pooled and then redistributed according to the NFC formula, which is debated. The 1997 award specified a 63% federal/37% provincial split but included custom duties previously claimed entirely by the federal government. A new award has not been reached due to disagreement over whether to base distribution solely on population or consider other factors like revenue generation and poverty levels.
The document summarizes a national conference on NFC reforms organized by PRIME Institute in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy. Over 150 participants from government, academia, civil society and media attended. Panelists discussed issues around fiscal federalism and the 7th NFC award. Key points of discussion included the central government's demand for a 7% share of the divisible pool being rejected by provinces, the need to increase tax revenues and cut wasteful spending, and mixed impacts of the 7th NFC award on social sectors and poverty reduction. Participants debated governance challenges, revenue collection efforts of provinces, creative accounting, and the need for independent fiscal oversight.
Situation of governance in pakistan by Rahat ul-aainRahat ul Aain
This document analyzes governance issues in Pakistan from a managerial perspective and suggests reforms. It identifies several problems with Pakistan's bureaucracy, including inability to promote welfare, elitism, and inefficiency. Other issues discussed include overemphasis on technology without substance, mismanagement of human capital, lack of consultation on reforms leading to resistance, lack of indigenous policymaking, need to reform intelligence agencies to address militancy and terrorism, and exploitation of Pakistan's economy and resources by international agencies. The document argues that comprehensive reforms are needed across Pakistan's governance systems to address these problems.
The document discusses Pakistan's National Finance Commission (NFC), which constitutionally reviews the formula for distributing funds between the federal and provincial governments every five years. It outlines the NFC's composition and functions, describes some of the funding formulas and allocations from previous NFC awards in 1970, 1979, 1991, and 1997, and discusses factors considered in the 2009 NFC award such as population, development levels, and security issues. The 2009 award aimed to more equitably resolve disputes around fund distribution that had persisted since Pakistan's independence.
The document discusses issues of federalism in Pakistan and makes recommendations. It summarizes that over-centralization of state authorities has led to conflicts between the center and provinces. It recommends constitutional reforms to establish true federalism, including provincial autonomy, fair fiscal distribution, and representation of all nationalities and communities. A renewed constitution based on the 1940 Lahore Resolution and protected by a Constitutional Court could help resolve intra-state conflicts through democratic means.
The National Finance Commission distributes tax revenue collected by the federal government among Pakistan's provinces every five years. The most recent NFC Award saw vertical revenue distribution of 80% to provinces and 20% to the federal government. Horizontally, Punjab received the largest share at 57.9% while Sindh, NWFP, and Balochistan received lower shares. Critics argue population alone should not determine distribution and other factors like infrastructure and poverty levels should also be considered to ensure a more equitable division of resources.
The National Finance Commission award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. It pools certain taxes collected in each province and redistributes them to the provinces according to a formula that considers factors like population, poverty levels, revenue generation, and population density. There has been ongoing debate around which taxes should be included in the pool and the specific distribution formula. The 18th amendment to Pakistan's constitution aimed to increase provincial autonomy and shift power away from the federal presidency by deleting the concurrent legislative list and securing greater provincial shares of federal resources and services.
The document summarizes the 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in Pakistan. It discusses the constitutional basis for NFC Awards, the composition of the NFC commission, and the chronology of past NFC Awards. It outlines the salient features of the 7th NFC Award, including the criteria for distributing funds among provinces, and compares the allocations to provinces in the 6th and 7th Awards. It also discusses challenges in implementing NFC Awards and provides recommendations to address them.
Fedearlism and provincial autonomy jami chandiorizsoomro
Part I provides historical context on the issues of federalism in Pakistan since its inception, noting that repeated centralization of power has deprived smaller provinces of the autonomy they demanded when joining Pakistan. Part II details current issues including the domination of Punjab, unequal distribution of resources and opportunities, and inter-provincial tensions. Part III recommends constitutional and political reforms to restore a balanced federation through greater provincial autonomy, fair resource sharing, and limits on the central government's authority.
Counties in Kenya were given their first budgets to spend from March to June 2013 after devolution began. Most funds were spent on operations and maintenance (41%) and salaries (40%), leaving only 8% for development projects. Some counties spent 11% on unauthorized debts. Spending levels varied greatly between counties, with only 6 using over 90% of funds and 7 using under 50%. Counties faced challenges with weak capacity, financial management systems, and internet connectivity that slowed development spending and civic education.
The Two Sessions in 2018 consolidated Xi Jinping's leadership and emphasized continuity of his policies into the future. Key outcomes included removing presidential term limits, elevating "Xi Jinping Thought" in the constitution, and reshuffling government ministries to increase Party control and strengthen areas like environmental protection and market regulation. While China remains committed to reform and opening up, foreign companies will need to navigate both opportunities and challenges in the evolving political and economic environment under stronger Party rule.
The document discusses tax reforms in Pakistan following the 18th Constitutional Amendment which devolved taxation powers to provincial governments. It notes issues that have arisen such as double taxation, lack of coordination between tax authorities, and an increase in the overall number of indirect taxes. It proposes that a structured public-private dialogue approach could help develop consensus around reforms to address these issues. Such a dialogue forum has been initiated by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and meets quarterly, and it suggests this approach could be institutionalized within finance departments.
Nepal has transitioned from a unitary monarchy to a federal republican democracy through decades of peaceful and armed struggle. The document discusses Nepal's federal system, including the structure of the state with the federation, states, and local levels. It outlines the distribution of powers between these levels and the residual powers of the federation. It also discusses fiscal powers, revenue sharing, dispute resolution mechanisms, and constitutional amendment processes in Nepal's federal system.
Pakistan was founded in 1947 by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and emerged as an independent state on August 14th, 1947. It has a total area of 796,095 sq km and a population of over 167 million people. Pakistan is divided into 4 provinces: Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. The country faces a governance crisis due to factors such as lack of competent leadership, political instability, corruption, weak institutions, fragile economy, terrorism, and nepotism. Key events that exacerbated the crisis include periods of martial law beginning in 1958 and the fall of Dhaka in 1971.
The Lok Sabha passed resolutions ending Jammu and Kashmir's special status and splitting it into two union territories. The Home Minister argued this would help integrate the region with India and accelerate development by removing barriers. The bills passed easily as the ruling BJP has a majority. Opposition parties supported the bills despite some objections. The Prime Minister later defended the changes, saying the old system had failed to deliver and enabled corruption and terrorism. International observers called for a peaceful resolution of the dispute in accordance with the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan.
The document discusses the role of local governments in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code. It outlines that the code aims to devolve responsibilities to local governments to empower them and make them effective partners in national development. It also describes the structure of local governments from provinces down to barangays and their powers and functions based on the code. Key aspects covered are services devolved to local governments, revenue sharing, and the executive and legislative branches of each local government unit.
This document discusses the need for constitutional commissions and independent offices in Kenya to decentralize their services to align with the country's devolved system of government established in 2010. It notes that these state agencies must ensure reasonable access to their services across all parts of the country and directly engage with county governments rather than just the national government. The document recommends that these agencies review their mandates and strategies to account for socioeconomic differences between counties and determine the best approach to delivering services at the local level, whether through national offices with county missions or a more permanent county presence. It aims to help these agencies better support Kenya's transition to devolved governance as required by the constitution.
This document outlines a political consensus reached between representatives of the August 30, 2021 Agreement for a Haitian Solution to the Crisis and the Group of the National Protocol Agreement (PEN or Pwotokòl Antant Nasyonal) Modified.
The consensus establishes a transitional bicephal executive with a Presidential College of 5 representatives and a Prime Minister. It also creates a transitional government and roadmap focused on establishing security, reforming justice and elections, and holding a national conference to establish new political institutions. The consensus aims to resolve Haiti's crisis and lack of stability through this transitional governing structure over a maximum 2 year period.
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This document provides an overview of government revenue and expenditure in Nigeria. It defines public finance and outlines the main sources of government revenue, distinguishing between oil revenue and non-oil revenue. Oil revenue includes taxes and royalties from petroleum profits and crude oil sales. Non-oil revenue consists of direct taxes, indirect taxes, and other operating surpluses. It also provides a detailed breakdown of government revenue under different heads and sub-heads, such as customs and excise duties, direct taxes, mining fees and royalties, statutory allocations, licenses, rents, interests and repayments. In totality, the document outlines the classification and sources that contribute to the overall government revenue in Nigeria.
This document discusses key concepts in public finance administration such as legal basis, taxation, budgeting, accounting, and auditing. It defines these terms and outlines their theoretical foundations and constitutional basis under Philippine law. Taxation involves imposing burdens on citizens and property to raise government revenue, and has its basis in theories of necessary government services and social contract. Budgeting establishes the government's financial plan through a process outlined in the constitution. Accounting and auditing measure and verify financial information, ensuring proper use of public funds.
The document summarizes the public administration system of Bangladesh. It describes how Bangladesh inherited a colonial legacy from British rule and later Pakistani domination. The current system has three branches - executive, legislative, and judicial. The bureaucracy plays an essential role in governance. Reforms have been proposed but not fully implemented to make the administration more efficient, citizen-oriented, and transparent. Political will and government capacity are needed to carry out effective administrative reforms.
This document provides an overview and evaluation of county budgets in Kenya for financial years 2012/13 and 2013/14. It finds that while frameworks for devolved governance have been established, counties face various challenges in their budgeting processes. The evaluation examines counties' adherence to principles of transparency, accountability, and public participation. It identifies some shortcomings but also good practices. Overall, the report emphasizes that capacity building for county officers and civic education for the public will be critical to strengthen budgeting and ensure the successful delivery of services under devolution.
This document discusses retirement benefits for senior state officers in Kenya. It provides background on the rationale for providing pensions to public servants, including securing their independence and making public service an attractive career. In Kenya, different categories of civil servants have different pension schemes, and the government has persisted in maintaining multiple schemes. In 2003, Kenya passed a law providing generous retirement benefits for presidents. However, the law has been controversial and subject to attempts at amendment. The document examines issues around the constitutionality and sustainability of retirement benefits for senior officials in Kenya and other countries. It concludes by recommending reforms such as eliminating dual pension schemes and ensuring benefits are legally compliant and economically sustainable.
The Peoples Democratic Party prepares and offers this working paper on J&K as an act of hope. The hope lays in the belief that if the decision-makers and responsible political parties discern the categorical imperatives that have impelled this formulation, realize its intent and motive and examine its contents on merits, objectively and realistically, and not on partisan considerations or with chauvinistic mind-set, it will be possible to forge a consensus on the way forward.
Constitution of Bangladesh: Fundamental principles of State PolicyMohammad Hossain Ali
The presentation contains Fundamental principles of State Policy included in the Constitution of Bangladesh. Additionally it presents a short description about the form of government and qualifications and disqualifications of the members of the legislature of the counry.
The National Finance Commission award determines the annual distribution of financial resources from the federal government to Pakistan's provinces. It pools certain taxes collected in each province and redistributes them to the provinces according to a formula that considers factors like population, poverty levels, revenue generation, and population density. There has been ongoing debate around which taxes should be included in the pool and the specific distribution formula. The 18th amendment to Pakistan's constitution aimed to increase provincial autonomy and shift power away from the federal presidency by deleting the concurrent legislative list and securing greater provincial shares of federal resources and services.
The document summarizes the 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in Pakistan. It discusses the constitutional basis for NFC Awards, the composition of the NFC commission, and the chronology of past NFC Awards. It outlines the salient features of the 7th NFC Award, including the criteria for distributing funds among provinces, and compares the allocations to provinces in the 6th and 7th Awards. It also discusses challenges in implementing NFC Awards and provides recommendations to address them.
Fedearlism and provincial autonomy jami chandiorizsoomro
Part I provides historical context on the issues of federalism in Pakistan since its inception, noting that repeated centralization of power has deprived smaller provinces of the autonomy they demanded when joining Pakistan. Part II details current issues including the domination of Punjab, unequal distribution of resources and opportunities, and inter-provincial tensions. Part III recommends constitutional and political reforms to restore a balanced federation through greater provincial autonomy, fair resource sharing, and limits on the central government's authority.
Counties in Kenya were given their first budgets to spend from March to June 2013 after devolution began. Most funds were spent on operations and maintenance (41%) and salaries (40%), leaving only 8% for development projects. Some counties spent 11% on unauthorized debts. Spending levels varied greatly between counties, with only 6 using over 90% of funds and 7 using under 50%. Counties faced challenges with weak capacity, financial management systems, and internet connectivity that slowed development spending and civic education.
The Two Sessions in 2018 consolidated Xi Jinping's leadership and emphasized continuity of his policies into the future. Key outcomes included removing presidential term limits, elevating "Xi Jinping Thought" in the constitution, and reshuffling government ministries to increase Party control and strengthen areas like environmental protection and market regulation. While China remains committed to reform and opening up, foreign companies will need to navigate both opportunities and challenges in the evolving political and economic environment under stronger Party rule.
The document discusses tax reforms in Pakistan following the 18th Constitutional Amendment which devolved taxation powers to provincial governments. It notes issues that have arisen such as double taxation, lack of coordination between tax authorities, and an increase in the overall number of indirect taxes. It proposes that a structured public-private dialogue approach could help develop consensus around reforms to address these issues. Such a dialogue forum has been initiated by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and meets quarterly, and it suggests this approach could be institutionalized within finance departments.
Nepal has transitioned from a unitary monarchy to a federal republican democracy through decades of peaceful and armed struggle. The document discusses Nepal's federal system, including the structure of the state with the federation, states, and local levels. It outlines the distribution of powers between these levels and the residual powers of the federation. It also discusses fiscal powers, revenue sharing, dispute resolution mechanisms, and constitutional amendment processes in Nepal's federal system.
Pakistan was founded in 1947 by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and emerged as an independent state on August 14th, 1947. It has a total area of 796,095 sq km and a population of over 167 million people. Pakistan is divided into 4 provinces: Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. The country faces a governance crisis due to factors such as lack of competent leadership, political instability, corruption, weak institutions, fragile economy, terrorism, and nepotism. Key events that exacerbated the crisis include periods of martial law beginning in 1958 and the fall of Dhaka in 1971.
The Lok Sabha passed resolutions ending Jammu and Kashmir's special status and splitting it into two union territories. The Home Minister argued this would help integrate the region with India and accelerate development by removing barriers. The bills passed easily as the ruling BJP has a majority. Opposition parties supported the bills despite some objections. The Prime Minister later defended the changes, saying the old system had failed to deliver and enabled corruption and terrorism. International observers called for a peaceful resolution of the dispute in accordance with the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan.
The document discusses the role of local governments in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code. It outlines that the code aims to devolve responsibilities to local governments to empower them and make them effective partners in national development. It also describes the structure of local governments from provinces down to barangays and their powers and functions based on the code. Key aspects covered are services devolved to local governments, revenue sharing, and the executive and legislative branches of each local government unit.
This document discusses the need for constitutional commissions and independent offices in Kenya to decentralize their services to align with the country's devolved system of government established in 2010. It notes that these state agencies must ensure reasonable access to their services across all parts of the country and directly engage with county governments rather than just the national government. The document recommends that these agencies review their mandates and strategies to account for socioeconomic differences between counties and determine the best approach to delivering services at the local level, whether through national offices with county missions or a more permanent county presence. It aims to help these agencies better support Kenya's transition to devolved governance as required by the constitution.
This document outlines a political consensus reached between representatives of the August 30, 2021 Agreement for a Haitian Solution to the Crisis and the Group of the National Protocol Agreement (PEN or Pwotokòl Antant Nasyonal) Modified.
The consensus establishes a transitional bicephal executive with a Presidential College of 5 representatives and a Prime Minister. It also creates a transitional government and roadmap focused on establishing security, reforming justice and elections, and holding a national conference to establish new political institutions. The consensus aims to resolve Haiti's crisis and lack of stability through this transitional governing structure over a maximum 2 year period.
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This document provides an overview of government revenue and expenditure in Nigeria. It defines public finance and outlines the main sources of government revenue, distinguishing between oil revenue and non-oil revenue. Oil revenue includes taxes and royalties from petroleum profits and crude oil sales. Non-oil revenue consists of direct taxes, indirect taxes, and other operating surpluses. It also provides a detailed breakdown of government revenue under different heads and sub-heads, such as customs and excise duties, direct taxes, mining fees and royalties, statutory allocations, licenses, rents, interests and repayments. In totality, the document outlines the classification and sources that contribute to the overall government revenue in Nigeria.
This document discusses key concepts in public finance administration such as legal basis, taxation, budgeting, accounting, and auditing. It defines these terms and outlines their theoretical foundations and constitutional basis under Philippine law. Taxation involves imposing burdens on citizens and property to raise government revenue, and has its basis in theories of necessary government services and social contract. Budgeting establishes the government's financial plan through a process outlined in the constitution. Accounting and auditing measure and verify financial information, ensuring proper use of public funds.
The document summarizes the public administration system of Bangladesh. It describes how Bangladesh inherited a colonial legacy from British rule and later Pakistani domination. The current system has three branches - executive, legislative, and judicial. The bureaucracy plays an essential role in governance. Reforms have been proposed but not fully implemented to make the administration more efficient, citizen-oriented, and transparent. Political will and government capacity are needed to carry out effective administrative reforms.
This document provides an overview and evaluation of county budgets in Kenya for financial years 2012/13 and 2013/14. It finds that while frameworks for devolved governance have been established, counties face various challenges in their budgeting processes. The evaluation examines counties' adherence to principles of transparency, accountability, and public participation. It identifies some shortcomings but also good practices. Overall, the report emphasizes that capacity building for county officers and civic education for the public will be critical to strengthen budgeting and ensure the successful delivery of services under devolution.
This document discusses retirement benefits for senior state officers in Kenya. It provides background on the rationale for providing pensions to public servants, including securing their independence and making public service an attractive career. In Kenya, different categories of civil servants have different pension schemes, and the government has persisted in maintaining multiple schemes. In 2003, Kenya passed a law providing generous retirement benefits for presidents. However, the law has been controversial and subject to attempts at amendment. The document examines issues around the constitutionality and sustainability of retirement benefits for senior officials in Kenya and other countries. It concludes by recommending reforms such as eliminating dual pension schemes and ensuring benefits are legally compliant and economically sustainable.
The Peoples Democratic Party prepares and offers this working paper on J&K as an act of hope. The hope lays in the belief that if the decision-makers and responsible political parties discern the categorical imperatives that have impelled this formulation, realize its intent and motive and examine its contents on merits, objectively and realistically, and not on partisan considerations or with chauvinistic mind-set, it will be possible to forge a consensus on the way forward.
Constitution of Bangladesh: Fundamental principles of State PolicyMohammad Hossain Ali
The presentation contains Fundamental principles of State Policy included in the Constitution of Bangladesh. Additionally it presents a short description about the form of government and qualifications and disqualifications of the members of the legislature of the counry.
This document summarizes a speech given by Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela at the University of Stellenbosch regarding national development planning in South Africa. Some of the key points made in the speech include:
1) South Africa is implementing its first integrated National Development Plan and is approaching important milestones like the 20th anniversary of democracy and reporting on progress towards UN Millennium Development Goals.
2) For development plans to succeed, there needs to be good governance as defined in the South African Constitution, including democratic principles, the rule of law, transparency and accountability.
3) Lessons from the Public Protector's work indicate governance failures like inadequate public consultation, poor planning and
This document outlines the agenda and vision of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party. It advocates for establishing Pakistan as an independent, sovereign state with democracy, freedom, and economic prosperity for all citizens. The PTI aims to strengthen state institutions, provide accountable governance, launch an education revolution, ensure healthcare access, alleviate poverty, and create jobs. It also calls for constitutional, judicial, electoral, and federal reforms to decentralize power and strengthen the federation between the central and provincial governments.
The document outlines the Congress Party's vision and plans for Jammu and Kashmir from 2015-2021 if elected. The key points are:
1) It proposes a roadmap for economic revival focusing on job creation, skill development, private sector growth, education, healthcare, infrastructure and inclusive development.
2) Key plans include developing business clusters in health, education and IT; reforming public sector recruitment; and fostering entrepreneurship through business incubation.
3) It aims to promote peace through dialogue, confidence building measures across LOC, and inclusive development with a focus on marginalized communities.
Implementing Directive Principles to Promote better Livelihood Conditions, Pu...IJARIIT
Our Country has progressed and developed in the world as an important Nation, but till today we are far away
from achieving better livelihood conditions public health and assistance. Therefore the article mainly focuses on implementing
Directive Principles to promote and distribute natural resources as the State legally owns these natural resources on behalf of
the actual owner the people. The article explains that these principles impose certain obligations on the State to take positive
action in certain directions to promote the welfare of the people and achieve socio-economic rights and to set of instructions to
Lawmakers and Executive. The article also explains that these Directive Principles of State policy in our Constitution are
made on - justifiable directly but indirectly these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country in making laws.
Thus Article concludes to achieve the goals enshrined in the Constitution directly or indirectly that is the spiritual essence of
our Constitution.
This draft proposed following main issue related to Urban Livelihoods:
• The Right to Work has to be recognised and legislated as a Fundamental Right.
• Complementary laws have to be put in place to provide Living Wages and Social Security.
• Secure Shelter near Work is a necessity for the urban poor.
• Government must assist community based Self Help programmes.
• Participatory Research yields Norms for planning livelihoods and shelter.
• Both require the three basic elements of Legal Credit, Space, and Tenure.
• There has to be Accountability and accessible Grievance Redressal Mechanisms.
This paper introduces the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) propounded by the His Majesty the forth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singay wangchuk. The paper particularly explores more on the Good Governance which is one of the four pillars and nine domains of the Gross National Happiness (GNH). It further elaborates on four dimensions of good governance. Under those dimensions the concepts like, how GNH is being politically pursued in Bhutan basically in terms of maintaining good governance? Whether GNH is flourishing or floundering under the new political climate of parliamentary democracy? Will also be discussed with respect to assuring good governance as desired by its people.
This document discusses the political situation in Nepal following peace agreements between Maoist rebels and parliamentary parties. It identifies several key problems hindering progress, including differences in viewpoints between the sides, a lack of implementation of agreements due to remaining unitary state power structures, foreign interference, and poor management of former rebel combatants. It proposes a roadmap to address these issues through high-level dialogue, reaffirming commitments to a federal republic, addressing security sector restructuring, and forming new commissions and task forces to move the peace process forward.
The document discusses the forms and functions of state and non-state institutions. It defines state institutions as those endorsed and supported by the central government, providing public services to citizens. It outlines the key elements of the state as population, territory, government, sovereignty, and international recognition. It also describes several core functions of the state, including governance, market engagement, security, infrastructure development, rule of law, human capital development, public financial management, citizen engagement, asset management, and disaster resilience. The document then defines various non-state institutions such as banks, corporations, trade unions, cooperatives, development agencies, civil organizations, and transnational advocacy groups, outlining their basic purposes.
This document is a manifesto from the Pakistan Muslim League (N) outlining their economic agenda and plans for reviving Pakistan's economy. It discusses the major economic challenges currently facing Pakistan like low growth, high inflation, poverty, and unemployment. It then outlines PML(N)'s priorities and plans to double GDP growth, increase investment levels, develop key sectors like energy and agriculture, and attract overseas Pakistani investments. Specific targets are set for reducing the budget and trade deficits, inflation, and increasing tax revenues.
The social contract establishes the relationship between citizens and their government and its role in regulating economic activity. It mandates that the government provide basic services like security and transportation to support business growth. It also establishes the state's duty to protect citizens' rights and ensure equitable distribution of resources. However, applying the social contract to economics faces obstacles around balancing individual freedom with societal needs and equally distributing economic gains.
National policy conference 2017 legislature and governanceSABC News
What’s expected in a discussion document on legislature and governance for the upcoming ANC policy conference is an identification of the challenges and pressures that threaten democracy and democratic governance in South Africa today; and then proposing tangible and realistic policy solutions to resolve these, through the relevant structures be it the national, provincial and local legislatures and executives.
The Bengaluru Declaration is a document compiling recommendations to further promote equality, dignity, and justice for all Indians. It aims to uphold constitutional values like equality, liberty, and fraternity. Some key recommendations include strengthening laws against discrimination, increasing political representation of marginalized groups through reservations, and ensuring more equitable access to education and economic opportunities for SCs, STs, OBCs, women and minorities. The declaration seeks to protect individual rights and reaffirm India's founding principles of an inclusive, just and equitable society for all.
The presidential election winner of Brazil must understand that it will only be able to exercise governability if it builds the social peace that is a state of balance and understanding among the inhabitants of the same country, where the respect between them is acquired by the acceptance of the differences and conflicts are resolved through dialogue, people's rights are respected and their voices are heard, and all are at their highest point of serenity without social tension.
The Awami National Party manifesto outlines their goals of promoting democracy, human rights, provincial autonomy, and non-violence. They oppose extremism and support equal rights and opportunities for all citizens regardless of religion, gender, or ethnicity. They are committed to strengthening local governments and ensuring rights for marginalized groups. Their overall vision is to establish a just, prosperous and pluralistic society in line with the teachings of their founder Bacha Khan.
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Agenda of the alliance between pdp and bjp
1. Agenda of the Alliance between the J&K People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
2. Preamble
This document sets out the Agenda of the Alliance between the J&K People’s
Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It will be the guiding
framework for governance of the coalition) .government in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) for
the next six years
Introduction
In the recently concluded J&K State assembly elections, 2014, the people of the State
have voted overwhelmingly and in favour of the democratic system. This shows a
growing recognition and acceptance among people that participating in the free and fair
electoral process is the only option
The results of these elections have been judged as fractured and indecisive by everyone.
The reality is that it is not the mandate of political parties that is fractured; it is the
polity of J&K that is fractured
Instead of being judgmental about these electoral results, the PDP and the BJP have
made efforts to understand the verdict in all its complexity The reality on the ground,
even if complex and complicated, needs to be faced politically not numerically. That is
the real challenge. The PDP and the BJP have decided to bring together their political
and legislative resources to convert this complex challenge into an opportunity
3. Purpose of the Alliance
The PDP and the BJP have entered into a “Governance Alliance” based on an agreement
and agenda which is an effort towards seeking a .national reconciliation on J&K.
The purpose of this alliance is to form a coalition Government that will be empowered
to catalyse reconciliation and confidence building within and across the Line of Control
(LoC) in J&K thereby ensuring peace in the state. This will, in turn, create an enabling
environment for all round economic development of the state and prosperity of the
people.
The raison d’etre of this alliance is to provide a stable and a representative government
in J&K which:
Respects the mandate given by the people
Strengthens the institutions and widens the ambit of democracy through inclusive
politics
Provides smart governance.
Brings about self-sustaining and balanced development across all three regions of
the state
Creates conditions to facilitate resolution of all issues of J&K
In a situation where socio-political aspirations and grievances of the people have wide
ranging differences, economic development on its own can neither bring about peace
nor prosperity
Nor can a political process get us where we want to be if it is, unaccompanied by
tangible material, economic and financial initiatives resulting in sustainable economic
development.
As such, sequencing the two and striking the right balance between them will create a
virtuous cycle of peace and prosperity that will accord a normal life to the coming
generations, especially those regions who have lived in perpetual strife and conflict.
While recognising the different positions and appreciating the perceptions BJP and PDP
have on the constitutional status of J&K considering the political and legislative
realities, the present position will be maintained on all the constitutional provisions
pertaining to J&K including the special status in the Constitution of India.
4. Terms of Engagement
To meet these objectives and deliver economic growth with regional balance and social
justice in the state, it is important to create an environment of peace, certainty and
stability within which development can be engendered
Governance Reforms
The State Government will be transformed into a Smart Government which will be
proactive, transparent and accountable. It will be reformed and redesigned to be an
enabler for business and a strategic partner for long term private sector growth.
It shall be the mission of the coalition government to be the most ethical state in the
country from the present day position of being the most corrupt state. For this new
governance systems shall be introduced with national support and international
expertise to provide honest, effective inclusive governance and service delivery.
The governance framework envisaged will include institutional capacity building and
people-public-private partnership. This will enable the state to seek national and
international financing for its developmental plan and projects for foreign investments
in sectors like power, infrastructure, education, agriculture, horticulture, tourism and
medical services.
Simplify doing business in the state by reducing regulatory complexities and costs,
easing bureaucratic barriers and simplifying registration processes and clearances. This
will also bring down the size, scale and spread of corruption in the state significantly.
The overall economic policy will align the economic structure of J&K with its own
resources, skills and society. The economic policy will not be formulated for
government’s own activities but for private businesses and enterprises
It will be ensured that powers and decentralization of decision making is in practice
devolved to three tier Panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations. The third tier of
governance will be empowered to discharge their statutory functions effectively and
efficiently by giving them functional roles, fiscal responsibilities.
Ensure genuine autonomy of institutions of probity, which include State Accountability
Commission, Vigilance Commission, which will be re-designated as Transparency
Commission, and an organization which deals with the Right to Information Act.
5. Political Initiatives
The Union Government has recently initiated several steps to normalise the relationship
with Pakistan. The coalition government will seek to support and strengthen the
approach and initiatives taken by the government to create a reconciliatory environment
and build stakes for all in the peace and development within the sub-continent.
The same will be pursued by taking confidence building measures such as, enhancing
people to people contact on both sides of the LoC encouraging civil society exchanges,
taking travel, commerce, trade and business across the LoC to the next level and
opening new routes across all three regions to enhancing connectivity.
The earlier NDA government led by Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had initiated a dialogue
process with all political groups, including the Hurriyat Conference, in the spirit of
“Insaaniyat, Kashmiriyat aur Jamhooriyat”.
Following the same principles, the coalition government will facilitate and help initiate a
sustained and meaningful dialogue with all internal stakeholders, which will include all
political groups irrespective of their ideological views and predilections. This dialogue
will seek to build a broad based consensus on resolution of all outstanding issues of
J&K.
Security Matters
The situation in the State has improved vastly and to build greater public confidence in
its sustainability, people of the State must be able to get the peace and normalcy
dividend. In this context, the coalition government will thoroughly review the security
situation in the state with a view to examine the need and desirability of all the special
laws being applied to the state in view of the situation which is improving.
While both parties have historically held a different view on the Armed Forces Special
Powers Act (AFSPA) and the need for it in the State at present, as part of the agenda for
governance of this alliance, the coalition government will examine the need for de-
notifying ‘disturbed areas’. This, as a consequence, would enable the Union Government
to take a final view on the continuation of AFSPA in these areas.
All lands other than those given to the security forces on the basis of lease, licenses and
acquisition under the provision of the Land Acquisition Act shall be returned to the
rightful legal owners, except in a situation where retaining the lands is absolutely
imperative in view of a specific security requirement. In any case, monetary
remuneration, be it in the form of rents or compensation should be made fairly at
market rates.
6. Social & Humanitarian Initiatives
Protecting and fostering ethnic and religious diversity by ensuring the return of
Kashmiri Pandits with dignity based on their rights as state subjects and reintegrating as
well as absorbing them in the Kashmiri milieu. Reintegration will be a process that will
start within the state as well as the civil society, by taking the community into
confidence
For the deprived groups, the coalition government will
work out a one-time settlement for refugees from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir of
1947, 1965 & 1971
Take measures for sustenance and livelihood of the West Pakistan refugees.
Extend all benefits accruing to the people living on the LoC to the people living on
the International Border.
Make the families of the victims in cross border firing qualify for benefits given
under SRO 43.
Construct shelters in vulnerable areas on the LoC and the International Border to
prevent loss of life.
Give ST status to Kollis, Chopans and Paharis.
Create a Scheduled Tribe Ministry for the welfare of the STs
Constitute a delimitation Commission for the delimiting of Legislative Assembly
Constituencies as required by law
Developmental Agenda
In order to address the real source of J&K’s fiscal problem and pave the way for making
J&K a fiscally autonomous state, the State Government will work with the Union
Government to
Explore modalities for transfer of Dulhasti and Uri hydro power projects to J&K as
suggested by the Rangarajan Committee Report and the Round Table reports.
Secure a share in the profits of NHPC emanating from J&K waters to the state
government.
Revise all royalty agreements.
Allot a dedicated coal mine in Madhya Pradesh to J&K with coal reserves of not
less than 150 MMT for setting up a pit head thermal plant with equity support from
Government of India
Restructure and strengthen the Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited as a
holding company for all hydro power projects in the state.
Ensure J&K a share in one of the six Ultra Mega Thermal Power Projects
7. Formulate regional development plans to ensure that each region has a specific and
focused economic activity that spurs development in the sphere of crafts and tourism,
hydro-power, non-conventional energy wind energy, bio technology, agriculture,
manufacturing, and trade
Institute a system of criteria based allocation of financial resources across all 3 regions.
This will be done to ensure equitable distribution and balanced development.
In addition, some key developmental initiatives will be
Creating model business villages. For example, to build a Model Basmati Village
in Jammu and a Model Apple Village in Kashmir
Developing two mega cities: Greater Srinagar and Greater Jammu. Along with that
develop two satellite cities of New Srinagar and New Jammu.
Upgrade all towns with population size class of 30,000 to 99,999 into cities
Facilitating growth of panchayat economy through promotion of panchayat tourism
and e-commerce of local produce.
Develop Jammu as an independent tourism circuit with specific plans for:
Suchegarh – Samba – Hiranagar border tourism
Katra – Patnitop – Bhadarwah sector, Parmandal – Utterbeni -Surinsar –
Mansar sector
Katra – Majalta – Billawar- Basohli sector.
Bani – Sarthal- Jai circuit and Rajouri – Poonch ( seven lakes) sector.
Enhancing connectivity by building Basolhi-Bani-Badherwah road.
In The Valley:
Rebuild shehr-e-khas as a heritage destination by dovetailing craft heritage and
tourism.
Making Dal lake a world heritage site
Develop, preserve, and promote the Dogra Heritage and Ladakh’s Hemis festival.
8. Till such time the new development paradigm takes shape and yields fruits, the
Coalition Government will take specific measures to ease day to day life which includes:
Rehabilitation and Relief for the Flood Affected victims and their families : The
Government of India (GoI) must fully fund the rehabilitation and reconstruction plan
Include Srinagar and Jammu in the Smart Cities announced in this year’s budget.
In the allotted budget of Rs. 2,000 crores as part of urban renewal GoI must
include Jammu and Srinagar.
For a period of 5 years classify all commercial bank lendings in the state as
priority sector lendings.
Debt waivers or write-offs that banks offer to the flood victims to qualify under the
CSR expenditure of corporate organizations mandated under the companies act.
Subsidized rate of interest on all “rehabilitation and reconstruction loans
Debt relief for Kisan Credit Card and Artisan Credit Card holders
A set of special fiscal and financial incentives will be sought from the Union
Government to support and strengthen industry and tourism in the state
Improved power supply throughout the year
Adequate provisions of ration in all rural and semi-urban areas even if on a no-
profit and no loss basis
A special fully funded Employment package for educated and semiskilled youth for
engendering 100% female literacy
100% Primary Health Care.
A special initiative in the form of a Prime Minister’s Regional Development Plan to
catalyze sub–regional development by
Earmarking 2 per cent of revenues from hydro power for the development of the
Chenab region
Setting up of a new specialized high tech IT park and Bio tech parks in Jammu,
and Pir Panchal
Food and Textile park in Kathua district
Setting up of a Mega fruit mandi in Kashmir
Setting up a super speciality, AIIMS in the valley
Constructing a tunnel on the Mughal road for better connectivity and alternative
routing
Developing a Ring road around Jammu city for decongestion of traffic
Develop Ranjit Sagar, Mansar, Wular and Suruinsar lakes
Cleaning and beautification of the Jehlum and Tawi on the pattern of Ganga
Special water bodies plan to preserve identified water bodies in Jammu, Srinagar
and Ladakh
Cleaning, revival and preservation of Doodh Ganga and Chenab rivers
9. There shall be a steering committee comprising of the President of PDP and BJP, and
four members each from the parties for overseeing the implementation of the Common
Minimum ProgramPDP-BJP Coalition Government in J&K