Overview

It is the duty of the state government to manage and look after the affairs of the people according to their needs in a principled manner. It is the duty of individuals and organizations (such as TFI) to account, pressure and assist the governments (and stakeholders) to such an extent that they are able and willing to fulfil the roles which they have been elected to do.

All society's problems must be resolved comprehensively so that all its members can feel that their needs are being met and they can progress in life. One of the core social requirements includes fulfilling the basic needs of the poor and needy on an ongoing basis rather than in an ad hoc manner through individual donations and charity work. Furthermore, an environment needs to be created, developed and managed which will allow all members of society to co-exist happily together, irrespective of creed, gender or race. The state government needs to balance the material, physiological and spiritual needs of the society through establishment of mechanisms, institutions and infrastructures which will allow this to happen on a continuous basis.

One of the fundamental changes which needs to occur in Muslim (and other third world) nations is the re-modelling of the socio-economic infrastructure so that a social welfare system (shariah compliant) is established for the benefit of all their citizens.

The vast majority of Muslim and third world nations do not have any form of a social welfare system which can provide basic needs to the poor and needy, or an infrastructure which will allow hardworking professionals to progress personally or collectively by utilizing their efforts or skills. Examples of such countries include many in Asia (e.g. Pakistan, Bangladesh, India), Africa (Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt), South America (Chile, Brazil, Venezuela) and others.

A detailed study and analysis of individual nations such as Pakistan will be outlined, through its Policy Development Institute, as to how this change can manifest itself practically, highlighting complex issues, dilemmas, concerns and a positive way forward.

The social infrastructures which need evaluating and solution formulation include :-

• Governance
  • Public Administration & Politics
  • Information & Communication
  • Transport & Infrastructure
• Economic System
  • Business & Industry
  • Economics, Finance & Wealth Distribution
  • Employment, Jobs & Careers
• Social System
  • Housing
  • Health Care
  • Environment
  • Leisure & Culture
  • Community Life
• Judicial System (incl Public Order, Justice & Rights)
• Education System
  • Skills Development
  • Science, Technology & Innovation
• International Affairs and Defence System
• Societal Happiness

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