June 12, 2018: The fifteenth radio program as part of Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) counter-radicalization initiative Ulasi Taroon (Social Cohesion) was aired on April 20, 2018, on the topic of “Good Governance and Accountability”.
The initiative of Ulasi Taroon consciously bolsters good governance, indiscriminate accountability and rule of law through dialogue anchored on core constitutional values.
The guests on show, Mr. Aziz ur Rehman Safi from Kohat University and a PhD fellow; and Nangyal Afridi, student of Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, emphasized that the key ingredients for the success of any democratic system are good governance and across the board accountability.
Mr. Aziz said that the good governance is based on equality and accessible justice and it is absolutely essential for the socio-political and economic progress, democratic development and prosperity of any nation.
“Good governance means that the legislature, judiciary and executive only commit to legislation, adjudication and execution respectively”, said the guest on phone, Prof. Ejaz, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar.
Mr. Nangyal stressed that the active citizens’ participation in the political process is critical for good governance and inclusive democracy.
“A society without the accountability mechanisms cannot be successful. These mechanisms not only apply on the state and government but are equally important for every department and organization, family and individuals (as self-accountability)”, said Mr. Asif Nisar, a writer and analyst during radio report.
Mr. Aziz while concluding the programe, said that democracy means respect for fundamental human rights and diversity, equality, tolerance, rule of law, good governance and accountability; the values which are clearly enshrined in our constitution as fundamentals of peace and harmony.
About Ulasi Taroon
Ulasi Taroon is a counter radicalization initiative of Center for Research and Security Studies that aims to address the radicalization challenges, extremist ideologies and foster social cohesion through a discourse anchored in the core constitutional values which are fundamentally essential prerequisites for social peace and harmony. The endeavor aims to cultivate and sensitize the people of KP and FATA in the core values in the Pakistani constitution and our social contract. It’s an attempt to highlight the criticality of abiding by these ideals – such as adherence to rule of law, primacy and sanctity of constitution, equal citizenry, responsible citizenship, respect for fundamental human rights, tolerance for diversity and different opinions, inclusive democracy and good governance – as a measure of fostering social cohesion and peaceful co-existence.