An efficient and motivated
bureaucracy is the bedrock of an effective policy implementation apparatus. A
real bureaucracy functions on a given set of rules and impersonal
decision-making. It is unfortunate to mention that the Bureaucracy in Pakistan
is a highly demotivated organization, one in which personal relations play a
greater role than merit and performance. This disintegration has not happened
over night and has occurred under both military and civilian rule.
One cause of this
disintegration has been political interference in the work of the bureaucracy. Nepotism, cronyism and maladministration are
the order of the day. The military also attempts to subvert the bureaucracy
when it comes to power in order to ensure a continuation of its own dominance
in state affairs. The pay-scale in bureaucratic jobs has also not kept up with
the pay-scale in the private sector, thus increasing the incentive to engage in
corrupt practices and receive kickbacks. Needless to say a govt. can function
effectively only when it is supported by a strong bureaucracy, after all it is this
bureaucracy which is running the day-to-day affairs of the country. A revamp of
this vital institution is desperately needed in Pakistan!
3 comments:
The military uses the bureaucracy to legitimize its rule. Musharraf did it by using the courts so as to pave legislation in the favor of his "democratic" rule. Also civilian leader use it extensively to get work the way they want and to be able to get money out of the national system and into their pockets much easier. It is unfortunate that the bureaucracy of Pakistan (and lots of other countries) has been molded into this image of corruption and ineffectiveness, whereas it was created to help the government do it's job better by providing a smooth administrative and politically stable environment to work in.
I agree that the bureaucratic system in Pakistan is characterized by corruption and nepotism.To counter this problem,there is a need to develop accountability systems and transparent administrative and selection procedures.
I agree with your point.
Instead of working for the public interest, the civil servants tend to work for their own. They work for the interests of a party which rewards them whereas the demands of general public are negoected
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