The objective of this course is to acquaint students on administrative and civil service system of SAARC countries. Eventually, they can learn the policies, programs and practices of SAARC countries.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Comparative Administrative System in SAARC Countries (LH 8)
- Overview of administrative system in SAARC countries
- Central government: structure, roles and functions
Unit 2: Overview of Sub-national Level Administration in SAARC Countries (LH 10)
- State/province level administration
- Local administration
Unit 3: Human Resource Development in SAARC Countries (LH 6)
- Training and development
Unit 4: Comparative Civil Service System in SAARC Countries LH 16
- Brief overview of the civil service system
- Selection of civil servants: testing and selection procedures
- Compensation, benefits, and retirement benefits
- Placement and transfer
- Career development and promotion system
- Civil service ethics and code of conduct
- Professional neutrality
- Role of recruiting agency, e.g. the Public Service Commission
Unit 5: Administrative and Civil Service Reform Initiatives in SAARC Countries (LH 8)
- Administrative culture of civil service
- Administrative reform initiatives
- Issues and challenges of administrative system
References
- Ahmed, N. (Ed.) (2018). Women in Governing Institution in South Asia: Parliament, Civil Service and Local Government, Switzerland: Palgrave McMillan.
- Jamil, I., Aminuzzaman, S. M., & Haque, S. T. M. (Eds.) (2015). Governance in South, Southeast and East Asia: Trends, Issues and Challenges. London: Springer.
- Jamil, I., Dhakal, T.N., & Paudel, N. R. (Eds.) (2019). Civil Service Management and Administrative Systems in South Asia. Switzerland: Palgrave McMillan.
- Kabir, S. L. (2013). Women’s Participation in South Asian Civil Services: A Comparative Analysis of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dhaka: A H Development Publishing House.