District Government in Pakistan: A Model for India – A Symposium
As part of its endeavour to continue its work on decentralisation, CBPS invited Prof. Abhijit Datta to share his thoughts. To this invitation, Prof. Datta wrote and shared a paper on District Government in Pakistan as a model for India. The attached monograph contains Prof. Datta’s essay, as well as comments from eminent scholars in […]
The Delayed BBMP Elections and Governance Reforms in Bangalore
This essay examines the delay in holding elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the implications for local governance reforms in Bangalore. Despite constitutional mandates, the city has faced a prolonged absence of an elected municipal body, which raises questions about democratic governance and citizens’ rights. The essay discusses the historical context of […]
Study of the Citizen – Local Government Interface in Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), Karnataka
The study analysed the processes and procedures of obtaining and shifting power connections in BESCOM.
Municipal Finances in Karnataka
A study of municipal budgets and issues related to governance.
Global Bengaluru: 21st Century Challenges
In this essay, Vinod Vyasulu reflects on Bengaluru as a major participant in the global ecosystem, and how its adjustment to the same has come with affluence and growth, but multiple governance challenges for the future. He sketches out the history of modern Bengaluru, to illustrate the growth of the city and how it became […]
Citizen’s Participation, Urban Governance and Right to Information
The Right to Information is an empowerment tool in the hands of the citizens; as it allows them to seek any accessible information from a public authority. Since its passing in 2005, the RTI Act has been much discussed and debated at various forums by the civil society organizations and the government. The debates have […]
Towards Good Governance: An Action Guide for Local Self Governments
The action guide aims to help to understand the broader role of elected representatives in ensuring the rights of the people, through fulfilment and protection.
Estimation of Financial and Governance Challenges for Karnataka with the Implementation of Right to Education 2009
This study examines current allocations, expenditure, and institutional mechanisms in Karnataka’s elementary education system to gauge compliance with the Right to Education Act 2009, estimating fund needs and governance hurdles.
Strengthening Institutions to Improve Public Expenditure Accountability
CBPS partnered with the Global Development Network (GDN) for the project ‘Strengthening Institutions to Improve Public Expenditure Accountability’, with a focus on using tools to improve public expenditure accountability.
Budget Analysis of Public Expenditure in Education in Karnataka (1999-2000 to 2012-13)
This study looks into the real and nominal spending in all sectors of education, as well as established trends of wage and non wage expenditure.