Explain the concept of a performance budget. How can this approach be used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs and services? What are some examples of successful implementation of a performance budget?
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Should Pakistan replace line-item budgeting with performance-based budgeting?
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- line-item versus performance budgeting, results orientation, Pakistan's practice, international examples, suitability and challenges
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2021
The idea of performance-budget lies beneath the word 'results'. In the light of statement, examine the elements of performance-based budgeting with reference to Pakistan.
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2020
Line item budgeting is conventionally used for provincial and federal government budgets of Pakistan. Suggest an alternative public budgeting approach for government budgets in Pakistan. Discuss why the suggested approach would be more suitable and effective for achieving the current political and economic objectives of the government.
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