Transparency International Pakistan has published The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Assessment for Pakistan. The report introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform recommendations designed to address key areas important for economic growth namely: Fiscal Governance, Financial Regulation and Rule of Law.

TI Pakistan highlights that as Pakistan undertakes structural economic reforms, in line with International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth US$ 7 billion, the parallel challenge of reforming governance systems must not be overlooked. The report reveals that Pakistan’s economic problems are underpinned by governance issues’ emanating from lax rules, corruption and ineffective implementation of policies.

In total, the report has put forth 54 pivotal governance benchmark recommendations necessary
for economic growth. Transparency International Pakistan hopes that this report contributes to informing practical, and inclusive reform pathways including contributing to the IMF’s ongoing governance diagnostic exercise in the country.