Publications

Report
September 2010
Case Studies: Immediate Flood Response and Relief Efforts
Immediate flood relief provision requires prompt action, prioritization of emergency needs, and sustainable collaboration between stakeholders. This report studies recent post-flood responses in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Guatemala, to understand guiding imperatives and successful practices in disaster management, analyze best-fit responses for the 2010 floods, and recommends inclusive and responsive measures for stakeholders.

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Presentation
September 2010
Strategies for Immediate Flood Relief Provision in Pakistan
The extent of the 2010 floods in Pakistan presents substantial immediate challenges for government, private sector and civil society stakeholders. In this presentation, MJLA Solutions analyzes the scope of damages, cluster and coalition organization, integration of local expertise, change management strategies, delivery models and economic and financial support alternatives.

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Analysis
September 2010
Governance Challenges and Lessons from the Singapore Model
As pressure grows for public sector performance and service delivery, the present government faces critical challenges in managing underperforming public sector organizations. This paper assesses the similarities between post-independence Singapore and democratized Pakistan, and the challenges faced by the present government. The analysis highlights the importance of the bureaucracy in driving change, the need for civil service reform, as well as options and alternatives for public sector management on the basis of the Singapore Model.

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