CPPG hosts debate on local govts.

LAHORE -- The second consultation of the 'Consultations and Research on Local Governance in Punjab' project was held at the Centre for Public Policy and Governance (CPPG), Forman Christian College University, on September 18-19.

A collaborative project between Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and CPPG, the consultations aim to initiate a constructive dialogue with various stakeholders to strengthen the local government system in the Punjab province. Former elected local representatives from various districts of Punjab were invited to share their experiences and lessons learned under the PLGA 2013.

More than 20 representatives, including mayors, deputy mayors, chairmen of district councils and union councils and members elected on seats reserved for women, youth and minorities engaged in a lively discussion to identify constraints to service delivery, accountability and political participation. They highlighted issues for reform and change that might be taken up by the government.

Shahid Zaman Lak, additional secretary for the Local Government and Community Development Department (LG and CDD), inaugurated...