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Combating Corruption through Institutional Reforms to Strengthen Economy and Governance: Evidence from Pakistan

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  • Muhammad Mussa Khan

    (Research Scholar,School of Public Affairs,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, China.)

  • Riaz Ahmad

    (Assistant Professor,School of Public Policy and Administration,Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin City, China.)

Abstract

This article presents a case study of Pakistan with a special focus on the institutional reforms of the newly elected government brought within a short period of time. The study identifies and evaluates only the major reforms in several ministries and departments. The data of this case study is evaluated with the content analysis approach. Findings reveal that a record number of reforms have been introduced in FBR, NAB and Ministry of Interior. Local governments and major government institutions were given additional authority and autonomy which resulted in the decrease of corruption, terrorism and politicization. Findings also confirm considerable changes in e-governance with the launch of technological tools and techniques that eventually facilitated the public and modernized governance. Apart from that, the PM Imran Khan conveyed a positive image of the country to the international community which increased tourism to a greater extent. The findings of this study are significant and pertinent to complementary future scholarship and practice.

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  • Muhammad Mussa Khan & Riaz Ahmad, 2020. "Combating Corruption through Institutional Reforms to Strengthen Economy and Governance: Evidence from Pakistan," Global Economics Review, Humanity Only, vol. 5(1), pages 38-49, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aaw:journl:v:5:y:2020:i:1:p:38-49
    DOI: 10.31703/ger.2020(V-I).04
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    Keywords

    Accountability; Corruption; Developing countries; Pakistan; Reforms; Transparency;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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