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A Note on the Non-Profit Sector in Pakistan; An Overview

Muhammad Ahsan Rana

INDUSTRY :

AREA : Devolution & Governance

ORGANIZATION : Soan Valley Development Programme

LENGTH : 19

LUMS No : 20-003-2006-2

PUBLICATION YEAR : 2006

KEYWORDS:

Devolution,Governance,Non-Profit,Pakistan,Organizations,Size,Multiplicity,Responsibility

DESCRIPTION:

The nonprofit sector in Pakistan has grown considerably in size as well as scope of work in the recent past. Rooted in a very rich tradition of philanthropy and charitable work, today there are more than 100,000 organizations working in diverse spheres of public service ranging from establishing schools and hospitals to articulating views of the poor and the marginalized. The sector is also a significant economic force in terms of the resources it commands and the employment it offers. There are four major instruments under which a nonprofit can register. Each law has its strengths and its weaknesses. The multiplicity of registration laws creates unnecessary dichotomy in reporting and auditing requirements, besides producing variable governance and financial management structures. The recent reform efforts, from within the sector and from the government, indicate growing maturity and responsibility. Despite its important role as a partner in social development, the sector continues to struggle with issues of legitimacy, governance, transparency and accountability.

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SUBJECTS COVERED:

Governance