Participatory Federalism and Decentralization: from Framework to Functionality
Three Day International Conference Participatory Federalism and Decentralization: From Framework to Functionality 25th - 27th September, 2013, Islamabad t t t t or or IUCPSS Rep Rep Pakistan Three Day International Conference Participatory Federalism and Decentralization: From Framework to Functionality 25th - 27th September, 2013, Islamabad Pakistan C SPFD - UNDP 2014 Islamabad - Pakistan Editors: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nizammudin, Amjad Bhatti, Adnan Rehmat Copy Editing: Khalid Hussain Design & Layout: Mohammad Saeed Photography: Torsum Khan, UNDP, NCA Coordination: Daud Sharif, Syed Hashim Zaidi, Taimoor Javed, Areeb Shirazi Compilation: University of Gujrat Disclaimer: SPFD - UNDP does not necessarily subscribe to all the views expressed in the course of this conference. Views expressed in this Report are representations and perspectives from diverse backgrounds and contexts. C 05 ACRONYMS 07 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS O 09 PREFACE 11 SUMMARY N Introduction: Democratic Transition and Evolving Federalism 15 in Pakistan T 23 Inaugural Session E Session 1: Participatory Federalism and Decentralization: 31 Global Perspectives and Local Linkages N Session 2: Local Governance and Development Outcomes: 39 Frameworks of Institutional Interplay T 59 Session 3: Participatory Local Governance: Capacity, S Resources and Innovations Session 4: Fiscal Federalism: How to Operationalize 69 Economy of Autonomy Session 5: Political Economy of Inter-Governmental Relations 79 in a Federal Framework: Lessons Learnt and Way Forward 91 Panel Discussions Closing Session: International Conference on Participatory 107 Federalism and Decentralization: From Framework to Functionality 113 Glimpses from the 125 Annex I: Conference Chairs, Conference Speakers, Panelists and Discussants 167 ANNEX II: 179 ANNEX III: Participants’ List Conference Programme ACRONYMS 05 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The International Conference on Participatory Federalism and Decentralization was a team effort.
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