Citizens’ Voices for Enhanced and Effective Legislation and AccountabilityA Case Study of Balochistan

Abstract

Participatory approach is an indicator of sustainable development which
a global agenda for almost every country and international development
forum around the globe. Participation not only ensure sustenance of
development projects but also help adopt for policies, laws and resource
use patterns, which is friendly to efforts pertaining to ensure live over
mother planet. Jargon, such as citizens’ voices refers to similar state of
affair where roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders are defined and
where value of the vote is citizenry is considered significant in electing
legislatures. Ground realities show that there is a big gap between theory
and practice, particularly in developing countries including Pakistan. The
situation gets worsen where tribal set up exists and belongingness of
masses are treated on the basis of their economic, tribal and social status.
This research study finds a number of root causes for the prevalence of
such an unpromising situation that has already tantalized working
mechanisms of people friendly legislation and accountability. It also
provides broader guidelines to engulf the gap between voters and elected
representatives of masses as present or future legislature / leaders
towards good governance.