GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH ASIA: AN EVOLVING PERSPECTIVE

Umadevi

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.1920

Authors

Dr. Umadevi Associate Professor of Political Science, Govt. First Grade College, Vijaynagar, Bangalore, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.1920

Keywords:

South Asia, Democratic Governance, Economic Growth, Human Rights, Governance Challenges, Administrative Reform, Neoliberal Policies, Market Liberalization, Corruption, Social Justice, Public Participation, Rule of Law, Transparency, Accountability, Decentralization, Inequality

Abstract [English]

South Asia has been transitioning to more democratic forms of governance over the last two decades. Traditionally overlooked due to its deficiencies and poverty, the region is now witnessing significant economic and industrial growth. This paper explores the importance of good governance and human rights in South Asia, analyzing the unique challenges faced by these countries in reforming their governance and administrative systems. It also examines the emerging perspective of good governance in South Asia, which differs from Western concepts.

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