An escalating global crisis of governance characterizes the 21st century. In nations and societies, individuals increasingly believe that political regimes are no longer representative of them, that institutions do not safeguard equality, and that leadership is disconnected from accountability. There are elections, laws, and legal rights, but there is no justice; there is inequality, corruption,…
Shahadat Hossain Seyam successfully completed a six-month internship with Care for Assets, Resources, and Obligations (CARO). During the initial phase of his internship, Shahadat worked as an Intern in the Graphics Wing under the Communication and Outreach Department. In this role, he contributed to creating visual materials that supported CARO’s communication efforts and outreach activities….
Introduction Political transitions represent some of the most delicate moments in the life of a state. Whether facilitated by caretaker governments, interim regimes, or structured party handovers, these transitions determine not only the stability of electoral outcomes but also the resilience of democratic institutions. Scholars of comparative politics argue that the effectiveness of such transitions…
Transparency and accountability form the bedrock of effective governance and long-term sustainable development. In recent decades, youth reformers and civic actors have risen as dynamic forces championing integrity, ethical leadership, and citizen involvement. This paper investigates the diverse strategies employed by young reformers and civic organizations in Bangladesh and worldwide to bolster transparency and accountability…
An escalating global crisis of governance characterizes the 21st century. In nations and societies, individuals increasingly believe that political regimes are no longer representative of them, that institutions do not safeguard equality, and that leadership is disconnected from accountability. There are elections, laws, and legal rights, but there is no justice; there is inequality, corruption,…
Shahadat Hossain Seyam successfully completed a six-month internship with Care for Assets, Resources, and Obligations (CARO). During the initial phase of his internship, Shahadat worked as an Intern in the Graphics Wing under the Communication and Outreach Department. In this role, he contributed to creating visual materials that supported CARO’s communication efforts and outreach activities….
Introduction Political transitions represent some of the most delicate moments in the life of a state. Whether facilitated by caretaker governments, interim regimes, or structured party handovers, these transitions determine not only the stability of electoral outcomes but also the resilience of democratic institutions. Scholars of comparative politics argue that the effectiveness of such transitions…
Transparency and accountability form the bedrock of effective governance and long-term sustainable development. In recent decades, youth reformers and civic actors have risen as dynamic forces championing integrity, ethical leadership, and citizen involvement. This paper investigates the diverse strategies employed by young reformers and civic organizations in Bangladesh and worldwide to bolster transparency and accountability…
Abstract Bangladesh and Pakistan share a complex political history shaped by the events before and after the 1971 Liberation War. Although diplomatic ties exist, mistrust and unresolved historical issues continue to hinder cooperation. This article explores the challenges and opportunities for redefining the relationship through economic, geopolitical, and social collaboration, arguing that pragmatic incentives can…
Abstract The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a central role in stabilizing economies experiencing balance-of-payments crises. However, its lending is tied to conditionality requiring borrowing countries to implement specific economic reforms. This article examines the evolution of IMF loan conditions and their impact on vulnerable economies. While IMF programs can promote macroeconomic stabilization and foster…
CARO Bangladesh হলো আন্তর্জাতিক অলাভজনক সংস্থা, CARO (Care for Assets, Resources & Obligations)–এর বাংলাদেশ অধ্যায়। আমাদের উদ্দেশ্য বাংলাদেশের তরুণদের এমনভাবে গড়ে তোলা, যাতে তারা নৈতিক নেতৃত্ব, নাগরিক দক্ষতা, এবং আধুনিক শাসনব্যবস্থা সম্পর্কে পূর্ণাঙ্গ জ্ঞান ও হাতে-কলমে অভিজ্ঞতা অর্জন করে নিজেদের কমিউনিটি ও দেশকে দায়িত্বশীলভাবে নেতৃত্ব দিতে পারে। CARO–র প্রতিষ্ঠাতা A N M Nuruddin, যিনি আধুনিক…
Advancing Structural Fairness, Institutional Design, and the Future of Governance CARO is proud to announce the launch of the Global Governance Lab (GGL), a groundbreaking research division dedicated to designing the next generation of governance systems for the 21st century. GGL is founded on the belief that fairness must be engineered into the structure of…
Abstract Political philosophy has long located legitimacy in the fairness of procedures, the justice of outcomes, or the acceptability of coercive rules under conditions of public reason. On the standard picture, if institutions follow fair rules, respect fundamental rights, and operate with moral integrity, their authority is at least minimally justified (Rawls, 1971; Scanlon, 1998;…
Political philosophy has long been preoccupied with the problem of legitimacy. Under what conditions may an institution claim moral authority over free and equal persons? Classical answers turn to the fairness of procedures, the justice of outcomes, or the moral acceptability of coercive rules under conditions of public reason. Rawls famously grounds legitimacy in principles…
