Zafar U. Ahmed

Why technocrats fail

Why technocrats fail

Technocrats, once appointed, should work within the given policy parameters, instead of acting as policymakers. Updated 25 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Where does the money go?

Where does the money go?

We need to see whether the country’s economic policies were designed for the benefit of the population at large... Published 29 Oct, 2022 08:06am
Who should make policy?

Who should make policy?

National development policymaking ought to be entrusted to people with the requisite background and qualities. Updated 22 Sep, 2022 09:09am
The reality of foreign assistance

The reality of foreign assistance

A mature country does not require international agencies to coerce it towards prudent financial management. Updated 03 Sep, 2022 08:44am
Economic governance framework

Economic governance framework

No single political party or even the military can take on the entrenched interest groups. Published 05 Aug, 2022 06:21am
Wrong experts, wrong focus

Wrong experts, wrong focus

It is essential for policymakers to understand the citizens’ living conditions, their needs and aspirations. Updated 25 Jun, 2022 09:07am