CSS Governance Public Policies Past Paper 2024

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
• There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Identify and explain three dominant governance paradigms also referred to as waves of reforms in the study and practice of public administration and management.

2. Q. 320 marks

   In the realm of public management and governance, a notable trend involves growing collaboration between the public and private sectors. Evaluate the necessity of such collaborations within the context of Pakistan, while also exploring the potential advantages and hurdles associated with these partnerships.

3. Q. 420 marks

   ‘While wicked and unruly problems like social inequalities in health and education create an urgent need for policy innovation, policy makers in Pakistan are badly positioned to initiate, drive and lead this innovation’. Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take.

4. Q. 520 marks

   What are the key considerations in determining whether community participation is an effective policy-making tool in the context of Pakistan?

5. Q. 620 marks

   Since, by definition, corruption undermines good governance, one way to fight corruption is by advancing the government’s responsiveness, accountability, and transparency. Discuss.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Critically examine the ways in which reliance on donor funding has improved or impaired the quality of governance in Pakistan.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Evaluate the challenges and obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of e-governance in Pakistan. Identify and discuss three major hurdles and propose strategies or recommendations to overcome these barriers for effective e-governance implementation.

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.