Institutionalization and Sustainability of Local Government System through Civic Education and Citizens’ Engagement

Abstract

Historically, Local Government system was introduced and established under the Local Government Act 2001 in EX-Chief of Army Staff and ex-president of Pakistan General Pervaiz Musharaf. After, 2008 elections in the government of ruling party PPP the LG system was demolished. Simultaneously, Local Government Act 2013 was formulated latter on after amendments LG Act 2015 is now adopted. Currently, Local Government elections are completed in Punjab and KP provinces. The sole purpose of Local Government Ordinance 2015 which gives indications regarding implementation of Local Government System. The sole purpose of Local Government system is to institutionalize citizens’ participation through institutionalized local governance system apart of this, to devolve administrative, political and financial responsibility and authority to the local governments. Now, there is question again either Local Government system will be able to institutionalized and sustainable or may be demolish by the next ruling government. Certain questions emerged regarding the sustainability and institutionalization of local government, devolution of financial and legislation decision making powers and authorities to local governments, actual participation of citizens from the gross rout level, accountability and transparency in functioning of devolved legislative and financial powers.