What do you understand by the term “Good Governance”? Discuss the major characteristics of Good Governance.
Good Governance has been said at various times to encompass: full respect of effective participation, human rights, the rule of law, multi-actor partnerships, and accountable processes, political pluralism, transparent and institutions, an efficient and effective public sector, legitimacy, access to knowledge, information and education, political empowerment of people, equity, sustainability, and attitudes and values that foster responsibility, solidarity and tolerance.
Characteristics of Good Governance
Participation
All men and women should have a voice in decision-making, either directly or through legitimate intermediate institutions that represent their interests.
Rule of law
Legal frameworks should be fair and enforced impartially, particularly the laws on human rights.
Transparency
Transparency is built on the free flow of information. Processes, institutions and information are directly accessible to those concerned with them, and enough information is provided to understand and monitor them.
Consensus orientation
Good governance mediates differing interests to reach a broad consensus on what is in the best interests of the group and,. where possible, on policies and procedures.
Equity
All men and women have opportunities to improve or maintain their well-being.
Effectiveness and efficiency
Processes and institutions produce results that meet needs while making the best use of resources.
Accountability
Decision-makers in government, the private sector and civil society organisations are accountable to the public, as well as to institutional stakeholders. This accountability differs depending on the organisations and whether the decision is internal or external to an organisation.
Good Governance is significant because it promises to deliver on the promise of human rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. Good governance is thus, a function of installation of positive virtues of administration and elimination of vices of dysfunctionalities.
It makes the government work effective, credible and legitimate in administrative system and citizen-friendly, value caring and people-sharing.
Characteristics of Good Governance
Participation
All men and women should have a voice in decision-making, either directly or through legitimate intermediate institutions that represent their interests.
Rule of law
Legal frameworks should be fair and enforced impartially, particularly the laws on human rights.
Transparency
Transparency is built on the free flow of information. Processes, institutions and information are directly accessible to those concerned with them, and enough information is provided to understand and monitor them.
Consensus orientation
Good governance mediates differing interests to reach a broad consensus on what is in the best interests of the group and,. where possible, on policies and procedures.
Equity
All men and women have opportunities to improve or maintain their well-being.
Effectiveness and efficiency
Processes and institutions produce results that meet needs while making the best use of resources.
Accountability
Decision-makers in government, the private sector and civil society organisations are accountable to the public, as well as to institutional stakeholders. This accountability differs depending on the organisations and whether the decision is internal or external to an organisation.
Good Governance is significant because it promises to deliver on the promise of human rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. Good governance is thus, a function of installation of positive virtues of administration and elimination of vices of dysfunctionalities.
It makes the government work effective, credible and legitimate in administrative system and citizen-friendly, value caring and people-sharing.
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