Realis­ing the idea of local govern­ance reform­s may seem pretty easy on paper. Reforms in local governance system are primarily aimed at improving the quality of governance by enabling local people to manage local-level affairs by taking decision and executing policies themselves. But with this major aim comes the essential question: Will local governance reforms be favourable for the poor as envisioned? the local elite that comprises economically and politically powerful groups. Realising the idea of local governance reforms may seem pretty easy on paper.

Source: The Express Tribune March 12, 2020 04:52 UTC