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    The document discusses the concept of governance and defines it as the exercise of economic, political, and administrative authority to manage a country's resources. It outlines several qualities of good governance including economic liberalism, political pluralism, social development, and administrative accountability. The document also discusses principles such as participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus orientation, and accountability that are characteristics of good governance.

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    The document discusses the concept of governance and defines it as the exercise of economic, political, and administrative authority to manage a country's resources. It outlines several qualities of good governance including economic liberalism, political pluralism, social development, and administrative accountability. The document also discusses principles such as participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus orientation, and accountability that are characteristics of good governance.

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    THE CONCEPT OF GOVERNANCE

    David N. Almarez
    PA 241
    DEFINING GOVERNANCE
    The manner in which power is exercised in the management of a
    country’s economic and social resources for development
    World Bank

    The exercise of economic, political and administrative authority to


    manage a country’s affairs at all levels … equitable, rule of law, with
    consensus
    UNDP

    2
    QUALITIES OF GOVERNMENT
    Economic liberalism: private ownership, investment, equity
    Political pluralism: democracy, participation,
    decentralisation
    Social development: human rights, law, judiciary, press
    Administrative accountability: more transparency, less
    corruption
    aimed at economy, efficiency, effectiveness

    3
    MORE QUALITIES (Private Sector)
    Deregulation to remove restrictions, but ensure
    compliance with agreed codes
    Reduction of monopolies and cartels where corrupt
    benefits are increased by reducing supplies; and,
    Increase in competition and ownership where
    profits are increased by supplying more and better
    goods, services
    4
    QUANTITIES OF GOVERNMENT
    PUBLIC SECTOR:
    Less Government (economic necessity), liberate economy, sell
    parastatals
    reduce bureaucracy, contract work out
    But more (to meet social and technological needs) fight drugs, terrorism,
    money-laundering, regulate information, protect environment
    And continued Government for security, defence, health, education,
    employment, etc...

    5
    PRIORITIES OF GOVERNANCE
    Concern of governments, donors, ‘CSOs’, with Better
    goals or ‘ends’
    Development, Economic growth
    Democracy, participation (or ‘keeping people happy’)
    Non-discrimination, fairness; poverty alleviation
    Choosing means or techniques
    Transparency and accountability; competition
    Measures combining means and ends
    Partnerships (public-private, civil society)
    Ethics and Good Governance 6

    Devolution; decentralisation; co-operation


    PARTICIPATION
    Encourage Participation
    Aim at involvement, partnership
    Identify stakeholders, involve end users
    Inform them; give them voice; consult
    But locate ownership and responsibility, with somebody held
    to account
    Seek co-operation for mutual benefit
    But take care with ‘co-ordination’ where co-coordinators
    may seize
    power, and bureaucracy cause delays 7
    DEVOLUTION
    Modern societies are centralised, with power exercised by an
    educated and equipped elite
    BUT the people want more say as they get more educated and
    informed
    AND managers need more support from more specialised staff
    HENCE we find pressures to devolve, decentralise, delegate, empower
    AND need to strengthen core values

    8
    NON-DISCRIMINATION
    In providing the services of Government
    No favours for the rich and powerful
    No prejudice against people on basis of politics, race, creed
    In appointing and promoting staff
    Have clear (transparent) criteria of merit and
    representation of different groups

    9
    Good governance: definition

    Governance: process of decision-making and the process


    by which decisions are implemented (or not
    implemented).
    Good governance

    Hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs,


    manage public resources, and guarantee the
    realization of human rights.
    Good governance accomplishes this in a manner
    essentially free of abuse and corruption, and with
    due regard for the rule of law
    Good
    governance
    Openess
    Participation
    Responsibilit
    y
    Effectiveness
    Coherence
    6 Principles of Good Governance
    Principles of Good
    Governance
    1. Good governance means focusing on the organisation’s
    purpose and on outcomes for citizens and users
    Governing body should make sure there is a clear statement
    of the organisation’s purpose
    Governing body should decide how value for money is
    measured
    2. Good governance means performing effectively in clearly
    defined functions and roles
    Governing body should set out clearly its approach to
    performing each of the functions of governance
    Governing body should clarify that all its members have
    collective responsibility for decisions and have equal status
    in decisions
    Principles of Good Governance
    3. Good governance means promoting values for the whole
    organisation and demonstrating the values of good
    governance through behaviour
    Governing body should take the lead in establishing and
    promoting values for the organisation and its staff
    Governors should live up to approved codes or guides to
    ethical conduct for their organisation
    4. Good governance means taking informed, transparent
    decisions and managing risk
    Governing body should draw up formal statement that
    specifies the types of decisions that are delegated to
    executive and which are reserved for governing body
    Principles of Good Governance
    5. Good governance means developing the capacity and capability
    of the governing body to be effective

    Governing body should assess the skills of governors need to fulfil


    their functions
    New governors should receive a thorough induction and ongoing
    training
    6. Good governance means engaging stakeholders and making
    accountability real

    Governing Body should make clear, to itself and staff, to whom it is


    accountable and what
    Governing body should make it clear that the organisation as a
    whole seeks feedback and enters dialogue with stakeholders
    Characteristics of good
    governance
    Participation
    Participation by both men and women
    - a key cornerstone of good
    governance.
    Participation: direct or through
    legitimate intermediate institutions or
    representatives.
    Participation
    Participation: informed and organized.
    Freedom of association and expression; an
    organized civil society
    Rule of
    law
    Good governance requires fair legal frameworks that
    are enforced impartially. It also requires full
    protection of human rights, particularly those of
    minorities. Impartial enforcement of laws requires an
    independent judiciary and an impartial and
    incorruptible police force.
    Transparency
    Decisions taken and their enforcement done in
    a manner that follows rules and regulations.
    Transparen
    cy
    Information is freely available and directly
    accessible to those who will be affected by such
    decisions and their enforcement.
    Enough information provided; it is provided in
    easily understandable forms and media.
    Responsivenes
    s
    Good governance requires that institutions and
    processes try to serve all stakeholders within a
    reasonable timeframe.
    Consensus oriented
    Good governance requires mediation of the different
    interests in society to reach a broad consensus in
    society on what is in the best interest of the whole
    community and how this can be achieved.
    Good
    governance
    It also requires a broad and long-term perspective
    on what is needed for sustainable human
    development and how to achieve the goals of such
    development. This can only result from an
    understanding of the historical, cultural and social
    contexts of a given society or community
    Equity and
    inclusiveness
    A society’s well-being depends on ensuring that all
    its members feel that they have a stake in it and do
    not feel excluded from the mainstream of society.
    Equity and inclusiveness
    This requires all groups, but particularly
    the most vulnerable, have opportunities to
    improve or maintain their well-being.
    Efectiveness and efficiency
    Good governance means that processes and
    institutions produce results that meet the needs of
    society while making the best use of resources at their
    disposal.
    Efectiveness and efficiency
    The concept of efficiency in the context of good
    governance also covers the sustainable use of natural
    resources and the protection of the environment.
    Accountabili
    ty
    Accountability - key requirement of good
    governance.
    Not only governmental institutions but also the
    private sector and civil society organizations must
    be accountable to the public and to their
    institutional stakeholders.
    Accountability
    An organization or an institution is accountable to those who
    will be affected by its decisions or actions. Accountability
    cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.
    Focu
    s
    The role of citizens and civil society
    Transparency
    Legitimacy
    Efficiency
    Human rights
    The rule of law
    Better quality of public services
    Modern information and communication
    technologies
    Better human resources management
    Citizens
    Partners who contribute to results of activities in
    public administration
    Should be informed and consulted
    Participate in the creation of public policies and
    administrative and other public processes

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