Unravelling the impact of corruption on governance and social sectors: the legacy of colonial institutions in Pakistan

Corruption is frequently highlighted in news headlines raising concerns about competence of governance and misuse of public resources. Corruption is a multi-faceted phenomena that exists in every society globally. However, the intensity varies depending on institutional abilities to control it. In development countries, the historical legacy of governance impedes the implementation of anti-corruption policies. This lecture will focus on socio-economic and political explanations of corruption and the implications for human development in Pakistan, with parallels in other countries.

Haris Hassan is a PhD student of Public and Policy, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic and a visiting researcher in the Departments of Information Science and Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University. His research areas include governance, corruption, public integrity, and human rights. His research has been published in the Central European Journal of Public Policy and The Palgrave Journal of Social Problems. In addition, he is an instructor at the Master’s level at Charles University.

Time

Starts:
Ends:

Location

Room 3089
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
6100 University Avenue
Halifax