Governance Challenges in Urban Settings: A Case of Pakistan

Abstract

The study is aimed at highlighting the governance challenges faced by Pakistan. since her independence This study is also aimed at identifying those challenges and compare them with challenges in general governance. Urban governance is a major challenge faced by policy makers in states across the world owing to growing urbanisation process with diverse communities. In Pakistan rapid urbanisation has caused similar challenges. This study primarily relies on qualitative research method based on literature available as well semi structure interviews. The study has highlighted that urban governance challenges are fundamentally different from general governance mainly due to complex social structure, physical infrastructure as well economic gaps within the urban life. The study also finds that absence of local self-government complicates governance in urban settings. The study recommends that Urban governance requires careful planning, fiscal autonomy and better coordination for efficient governance. Study also recommends inclusive governing models for diverse cities of Pakistan.