TRANSPARENCY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN AN ISLAMIC CONTEXT: EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION LAWS IN SINDH
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8364821Keywords:
Shariah, Law, Right to Information, Transparency, Accountability, Good Governance, Proactive disclosure and Public Information officersAbstract
Islam constitutes a holistic religion, encompassing not only matters of faith and devotion, but also the regulation and organization of daily affairs in order to shape human existence and elevate spiritual growth. On the other hand, the establishment of a functioning government is an essential prerequisite for societal order, as the absence of such governance can result in chaos and upheaval. Government, through the establishment of boundaries, enforcement of laws, and protection of rights and freedoms, plays a crucial role in maintaining social harmony. The practice of transparency in exercising power serves as a clear indicator of effective governance and a robust political system. Islam, being the source of the principle of transparency, places significant emphasis on its implementation within the administration of an Islamic society. The current study aims to explore if Sindh government proactively disclosed and published the information on their official websites or not. For the collection of data, seven official websites of the government departments were selected, which were reviewed and analyzed. The methodology employed in the current study was developed by Freedom of Information Advocates Network (FOIANet) for gauging the implementation of Right to Information.
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