Engaging Stakeholders and Public Participation: Connective Leadership Tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Public Sector Governance of Pakistan

Abstract

This review paper aim to examine the literature on concepts of stakeholder, civic engagement, social capital and relevance with connective leadership that fortifies the relationship/communication among stakeholders. Using thematic research, and analysis technique, the review selected literature from databases like (Cardiff Met Search, Ebsco, Elsevier, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Springer). This review highlights benefits of these procedures including, increased political legitimacy, citizen empowerment and more inclusive governance, however, still pose challenges, such as confusion or misconceptions about stakeholder engagement and overlap with public participation. Research emphasizes use of clear strategies and definitions to deal with challenges. The review article also explores the evolving role of connective civil leaders of public sector organization, i.e. public administrators in shared governance that facilitates partnerships and leverage social capital to strengthen civic relationships and connections. It also admits the potential of digital platforms to expand the engagement. Thus, recognize obstacles of political dynamics; struggle for power and socio-economic disparity. This review identified and presents number of knowledge gaps in literature.