GOOD GOVERNANCE
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Introduction
Definition
World Bank
Governance is defined as the manner in which power is exercised in
the management of a countrys economic and social resources. The
World Bank has identified three distinct aspects of governance.
The form of political regime;
The power by which authority is exercised in the
management of countrys economic and social resources for
development;
The capacity of Government to design, formulate and
implement policies.
United Nations Development Programme
Governance is the exercise of economic, political and administrative
authority to manage countrys affairs at all levels.
It comprises mechanism, process and institution through
which citizens and groups articulate their interests, exercise
their legal rights, meet their obligation and mediate their
differences.
Commission on Global Governance
Governance is the sum of many ways; Individual & Institution,
Public & Private, Manage their common affairs, where conflicting and
diverse interest may be accommodated and co-operative action may
be taken.
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Owned by people
Good Governance promotes a decent society in which the worst off
can preserve dignity.
Government accountable to people.
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3 Aspects / Dimensions
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Participatory in nature.
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Rule of Law.
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Impartial Judiciary.
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Human Rights.
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Predictable rules.
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Empowerment of people.
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Determination and self initiative of people.
ii. Govern own lives.
iii. Role to protect human rights powerful voices
Community organizations
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An independent media.
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Educational inequities.
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1. Education
2. Health
2. Illiteracy
3. Life expectancy
Political instability
Violence
Government effectiveness
Regulatory burden
Rule of law
Graft
Public Administration
Govt. systems
Civil services
Local governance
Judicial system
Civil Society
Capacity development