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INSIGHTS INTO SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT TOWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE BAHAWALPUR DIVISION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07      Published : Jun 2023

Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division

Abstract

    This research investigates the role of local government institutions in promoting community development in Bahawalpur division from 2001 to 2018. The provision of municipal amenities is crucial for community growth, and local governments are expected to play a significant role in enhancing social, political, and cultural development. However, financial constraints, lack of education, community participation, and infrastructural development hinder their effective functioning. The study used statistical sampling techniques and analyzed the data using regression, and correlation analysis. The results show a positive trend in the contribution of local government towards community development, with a significant positive relation between the local government budget, community participation, education level, and infrastructure development. The study suggests that local governments should prioritize allocating sufficient budgets for community development programs and encourage community engagement in decision-making processes. Overall, the study highlights the significance of local government institutions in promoting community development in Bahawalpur division.

    (1) Muhammad Asim
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ikram Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Akhtar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Asim, M., Ullah, I., & Akhtar, M. (2023). Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(II), 72-83. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Asim, Muhammad, Ikram Ullah, and Muhammad Akhtar. 2023. "Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II): 72-83 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07

HARVARD

    HARVARD : ASIM, M., ULLAH, I. & AKHTAR, M. 2023. Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 72-83.

MHRA

    MHRA : Asim, Muhammad, Ikram Ullah, and Muhammad Akhtar. 2023. "Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 72-83

MLA

    MLA : Asim, Muhammad, Ikram Ullah, and Muhammad Akhtar. "Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.II (2023): 72-83 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Asim, Muhammad, Ullah, Ikram, and Akhtar, Muhammad (2023), "Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II), 72-83

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Asim, Muhammad, Ikram Ullah, and Muhammad Akhtar. "Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Development in the Bahawalpur Division." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 72-83. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07