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Public Policy Formulation-2: Process & Challenges

Abstract This is part 2 of the 4-part series of articles about public policy formulation. In these four articles, we will examine the way policies are formulated, implemented, and monitored, the steps involved, and the activities to be performed in the various steps. It also lists the criteria to judge the efficacy of a policy, and ends with the major weaknesses of policy formulation in a…

Public Policy Formulation-1: Definition, Types, & Components

Introduction Throughout history, every state has had one overriding objective-improving the quality of life of its citizens. This in turn, has three interrelated and interdependent components Standard of Living: Increasing the quantity, quality and access of economic goods and services-food, shelter, clothing, health, education etc.Good Governance: Increasing the quantity, quality and access of…

8 Drivers of Globalisation Globalization, a multidimensional set of social process that create, and intensify world wide social, economic and technological interdependencies and exchanges, is an historical phenomenon affecting every country directly

8 Drivers of Globalisation Abstract Globalization, a multidimensional set of social process that create, and intensify world wide social, economic and technological interdependencies and exchanges, is an historical phenomenon affecting every country directly or indirectly. Despite all the occasional setbacks and resentment expressed against its different dimensions, globalisation is the march…

How to invest in Pakistan’s Stock Market?

After remaining depressed for a year or so, Pakistan’s Stock Market, always considered as one of the best-performing in the world, is again picking up. It came down from high 50,000s to low 30,000s and presently again moving towards 50,000s. It will soon regain its lost ground in the short to medium period and then move upwards in the long period. It is therefore right time to buy Pakistani…

Global Terrorism: Challenges & Response Part 2

Abstract Terrorism is an historical as well as a universal phenomenon, practised by every type of organisation, religious or non-religious, right-wing or left-wing. Consequently, the reasons for the terrorist activities  are always subject to the context, time and place. However, there has been an increase in terrorist attacks; Middle East, Asia, and Africa were most affected by terrorism. As…

Global Terrorism: Challenges ; Response Part 1

Abstract Terrorism is an historical as well as a universal phenomenon, practised by every type of organisation, religious or non-religious, right-wing or left-wing. Consequently, the reasons for the terrorist activities  are always subject to the context, time and place. However, there has been an increase in terrorist attacks; Middle East, Asia, and Africa were most affected by terrorism. As…