Positive Public Administration (PPA) shifts focus in the field of public administration towards optimism, highlighting successful practices and encouraging a positive approach to governance. The recent publication ‘Pathways to Positive Public Administration’ (2024, Edward Elgar) provides the most comprehensive exploration of this evolving discourse. This Catalyst Conversation invites insights from Prof. Janine O’Flynn, co-editor of the book, and Dr Usman W. Chohan, chapter contributor, on how PPA can offer valuable lessons for Pakistan.
The discussion will centre on how PPA principles are powerful and valuable, and how they can inspire reforms and foster effective governance, enhancing public value in administrative systems through positive approaches. Strategies for fostering resilience, innovation, and public trust in Pakistan will be explored, with the aim of bolstering public institutions through positivity:
- Pathways to Positive Public Administration: The Discourse and Compendium
- Lessons from Positive Public Administration for Pakistan
