Local Governance Profile – Islamabad Capital TerritoryThis chapter analyzes the unique case of local governance in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). As a federally administered territory, it possesses a unique legal status. This analysis examines the institutional conflict between the promise of devolution embodied by the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and the reality of centralized […]
Local Governance Profile BalochistanThis chapter examines the state of local governance in Balochistan, a province where the constitutional promise of devolution has been rendered inert through prolonged and systemic neglect. The analysis reveals an architecture of control, defined by a decade-long fiscal starvation due to a dormant Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) and an opaque development […]
Public procurement represents a powerful tool for shaping market behaviours and advancing responsible business conduct. In the European Union (EU), it accounts for approximately 15% of GDP – nearly €2 trillion annually1 – giving public authorities significant influence over working conditions, environmental sustainability and human rights in global supply chains. By integrating social and environmental […]
The state of democracy in Pakistan is marked by a complex interplay of political, social, and institutional dynamics that frequently challenge its stability and effectiveness. However, the people of Pakistan have never abandoned their dreams, desires, and aspirations to be governed democratically through their elected representatives and parliamentary institutions. One notable attempt to stabilize and […]
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Challenges & Solutions: Home Textile Factory Workers in Pakistan White paper The global demand for home textiles has surged in recent years and propelled Pakistaninto the world’s top three exporters, following China and India. The industry isa cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, renowned for its high-quality cotton productslike bed linens and towels. But despite its importance […]
Awaz Foundation Pakistan: Centre for Development Services (AWAZCDS) is a non-profit and non- government organization, striving for the socio- economic development and political empowerment of the vulnerable populations- especially women and young people across Pakistan. Since its establishment in 1995, Awaz follows rights-based approaches for sustainable development, poverty alleviation and citizen’s empowerment and strives towards […]