On 28 November 2013, the Urban Resource Center organized a forum titled “Sindh Local Bodies Act 2013,” with Taj Haider as the speaker. The forum explored the key provisions and implications of the Sindh Local Bodies Act 2013, focusing on its potential to strengthen local governance, decentralize administrative powers, and improve service delivery at the grassroots level. Taj Haider discussed the challenges of implementing the act, the role of local bodies in urban management, and the importance of empowering communities for better governance. The session emphasized the need for a robust framework to ensure the act’s effective execution and its positive impact on citizens.

The full report of the forum is available in the attached PDF.