Emerging Paradigms of Governance: Analysis of the Changing Governance Landscape in Pakistan

Abstract

This study focuses on the contemporary paradigms of governance and its applicability for public sector, comprising on the evolution of paradigmatic governance and Pakistan’s historical contribution to adopt these governance approaches. As governance has become a popular jargon in governmental affairs and political process. With the development of globalized world and the emergence of new technologies, countries like Pakistan is endeavoring to modernize their institutions and governance mechanism to confront complex challenges. This study utilized qualitative approach by reviewing secondary sources. Our general conclusion draws on theoretical description of governance approaches. Thus, it can be stated that these emerging paradigms are the new doors of governance that provide efficient public service delivery, responsive and transparent bureaucracy and also improve the efficiency in resource management. It is recommended that there is the necessity of applying administrative reforms including new form of institutional structures, collaborative policy networks and contemporary governance paradigms within the state.