Exploring cases from Pakistan and Nepal, Sushav (https://np.linkedin.com/in/sushav-niraula-034327108) and Sameen delve into the dynamic relationships between politicians and bureaucrats. In doing so, they imagine bureaucracy in a decentralized context, discuss ways of navigating bureaucratic embeddedness, corruption, and efficiency, and explore how to plan bureaucratic reforms. The conversation offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of governance and the critical forces that shape public administration in developing countries.
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction to Local Governance and Decentralization
2:00 Decentralization in Pakistan: Challenges and Structure
10:00 Comparing Local Governance: Pakistan vs. India and Nepal
18:00 Capacity Issues in Decentralization
26:00 Corruption Concerns at the Local Level
34:00 Balancing Decentralization with Efficiency
42:00 Discretion and Its Impact on Governance
50:00 Conclusion and Future Directions