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Why Governance Matters?

ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
(UNESCAP) describe the eight characteristics of good governance. These
characteristics include participation, consensus-oriented, accountability,
transparency, effectiveness and efficiency, responsiveness, equity and
inclusiveness, rule of law
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Participation

Participation by both men and women is a key cornerstone of good governance.


Participation could be either direct or through legitimate intermediate
institutions or representatives. Participation needs to be informed and
organized.
Voting This
Rightsmeans freedom of association and expression on the one hand
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and an organized civil society on the other hand.
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Consensus-oriented

There are several actors and as many viewpoints in a given society. 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
Voting can be achieved. It also requiresEngagement
Rights 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.
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Accountable

Accountability is a 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. Who is
accountable to whom varies depending on whether
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internal or external to an organization or institution. In general, 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.
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Transparent

Decisions taken and their enforcement are done in a manner that follows rules
and regulations. It also means that information is freely available and directly
accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions and their
enforcement. It also means that enough information
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provided in easily understandable forms and media.
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Responsive

Good governance requires that institutions and processes try to serve all
stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe.

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ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Effective & Efficient

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. The concept of efficiency in the context of good governance also covers
the sustainable
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Engagement
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

Equitable & Inclusive

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. This
requires all groups, but particularly the most vulnerable, to have opportunities to
improve or Rights
Voting maintain their well-being. Engagement
ELEMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNANCE

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
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