The features of weak governance that is normally associated with South Asia are corruption, political patronage, lack of transparency, low observance of rule of law, absence of level playing field, heavy tilt in delivery of scarce of public goods and services towards the privileged and elite classes.
The political leaders are now beginning to realize that the disenchantment of the electorate with these poor governance practices increases the burden of incumbency and puts their survival at serious risk. Thus, improved governance should be on the top of the agenda of all political parties in South Asia if they are interested in assuring their electoral sustenance.