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	Good governance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The terms governance and good governance are being increasingly used in development literature.
		Governance describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented).
		Good governance accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption, and with due regard for the rule of law.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Good_governance (533 words)

	What is good governance?
		Since governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented, an analysis of governance focuses on the formal and informal actors involved in decision-making and implementing the decisions made and the formal and informal structures that have been set in place to arrive at and implement the decision.
		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 means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal.
	www.unescap.org /huset/gg/governance.htm (957 words)

	Towards Alternatives: Vision of Good Governance in Nepal
		Good governance thrives on a rediscovery of common grounds on which the elite -political leaders, bureaucracy, business persons and ordinary citizens agree on the core public issues and shape their course of action.
		For that, good governance is not only important as a rneans to realize the basic rights of the majority of the peeple but also to set a context for the state to become a repository of collective strength of its citizens.
		Good Governance in the context of Nepal postualtes the realization of a vision underlined in the constitution, a vision grounded in the protection of "life, liberty and property " of people, where development of each person would be linked to the harmonious development of the society.
	www.nepaldemocracy.org /institutions/vision_of_good_governance.htm (7117 words)

	“Good Governance” and the MDGs: Contradictory or Complementary?- Social and Economic Policy - Global Policy Forum
		Good governance recipes handed down by the economic powers and demanded by multinational corporations carefully avoid raising questions about the nature and realm of development, the politics of the dominant economic growth paradigm, and the forces that control such development in their own self-interest.
		Governments and governance seems closed to the option of exploring other development and political models that structurally prioritize the elimination of poverty and hunger along with redistribution policies to counter deepening inequality and political apathy.
		Good governance as with good intentions on the MDGs must confront and not disguise those structures and systems that generate enormous inequalities between in global consumption and are responsible for the state of oppression and misery afflicting the majority of the world’s inhabitants.
	www.globalpolicy.org /socecon/develop/2004/1012goodgovernance.htm (4843 words)

	The challenges of good governance - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		GOOD governance cannot always be measured in terms of economic advancement but its influence and scope can have an overarching and positive impact on achieving social and indeed, economic progress.
		Make no mistakes about it, good governance is increasingly one of the key factors that determines whether a country has the capacity to use resources effectively to reduce poverty, to create wealth and to improve the general safety of its citizenry.
		Accountability, government effectiveness, low levels of crime and violence, and the application of the rule of law are all prerequisites in measuring and monitoring good governance -- something we desperately need in this country and Dr Phillips must insist on this from his security chiefs.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /columns/html/20030824T210000-0500_48034_OBS_THE_CHALLENGES_OF_GOOD_GOVERNANCE.asp (990 words)

	GTZ. Good governance
		Good governance implies effective political institutions and the responsible use of political power and management of public resources by the state.
		Good governance thus extends beyond the public sector to include all other actors from the private sector and society.
		Good governance is guided by human rights and by the principles of the rule of law and democracy, such as equal political participation for all.
	www.gtz.de /en/themen/politische-reformen/882.htm (240 words)

	Good Governance--The IMF's Role
		Our approach is to concentrate on those aspects of good governance that are most closely related to our surveillance over macroeconomic policies—namely, the transparency of government accounts, the effectiveness of public resource management, and the stability and transparency of the economic and regulatory environment for private sector activity.
		Reflecting the increased significance that member countries attach to the promotion of good governance, on January 15, 1997, the Executive Board held a preliminary discussion on the role of the IMF in governance issues, followed by a discussion on May 14, 1997, on guidance to the staff.
		Where poor governance with a significant economic impact is evident and brought to the staff’s attention in its surveillance activities, the staff should discuss the issue with the authorities.
	www.imf.org /external/pubs/ft/exrp/govern/govindex.htm (3655 words)

	Promoting Good Governance
		Systems of governance affect the performance of the state in executing its core functions and through this, the performance of countries in meeting their major economic and social goals.
		Capacity of government organisations is a key factor in the provision of many important services to businesses and the public, and in creating conditions for economic progress and social cohesion.
		Governments that involve the public, will be in a better position to make good decisions, and decisions will enjoy more support once taken.
	www.gdrc.org /u-gov/doc-oecd_ggov.html (1340 words)

	Definition of Governance and Proposed Framework of good governance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Governance encompasses every institutions and organization in the society, from the family to the state and embraces all methods - good and bad - that societies use to distribute power and manage public resources and problems.
		Good governance is therefore a subset of governance, wherein public resources and problems are managed effectively, efficiently and in response to critical needs of society.
		Good governance ensures that the voices of the poorest and the most vulnerable are heard in decision-making over the allocation of development resources, and that political, social and economic priorities are based on broad consensus among the three stakeholders the state, private sector and civil society.
	www.aucegypt.edu /src/engendering/good_governance.html (1284 words)

	Good governance - and sustainable human development - UNDP Governance policy paper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Governance can be seen as the exercise of economic, political and administrative authority to manage a country's affairs at all levels.
		Good governance ensures that political, social and economic priorities are based on broad consensus in society and that the voices of the poorest and the most vulnerable are heard in decision-making over the allocation of development resources.
		The institutions of governance in the three domains (state, civil society and the private sector) must be designed to contribute to sustainable human development by establishing the political, legal, economic and social circumstances for poverty reduction, job creation, environmental protection and the advancement of women.
	magnet.undp.org /policy/chapter1.htm (3232 words)

	The IMF and Good Governance - A Factsheet
		It promotes good governance by helping countries ensure the rule of law, improve the efficiency and accountability of their public sectors, and tackle corruption.
		The term governance, as generally used, encompasses all aspects of the way a country is governed, including its economic policies and regulatory framework.
		Its Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Monetary and Financial Policies serves a similar purpose in the area of monetary and financial policy.
	www.imf.org /external/np/exr/facts/gov.htm (809 words)

	BMZ - Good Governance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Good governance means an efficient, accountable and well-functioning government and public administration.
		Today, the concept of good governance relates not only to government action but also to the interplay between the state and civil society.
		Strengthening good governance - meaning democratisation, the rule of law, anti-corruption measures and the participation of civil society - is the key prerequisite for poverty reduction and sustainable development.
	www.bmz.de /en/issues/HumanRights/demokratie/goodGovernance/index.html (210 words)

	Governance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Good governance is recognized as an integral part of sustainable development, and key to poverty reduction and development effectiveness.
		Emphasis is given to good governance early during the resource allocation process, and continues through the Country Strategy Paper; which is the Bank’s key business planning document that helps to identify governance priorities and areas of interventions in RMCs.
		Governance concerns are mainstreamed into Bank lending and grant operations by supporting participation of civil society stakeholders and fighting corruption; including Anti-money laundering activities.
	www.afdb.org /pls/portal/url/page/ADB_PageGroup/Topics/PublicSectorGovernance/Governance (982 words)

	Good governance - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		The greatest harm that cometh of a king's poverty is, that he shall by necessity be forced to find exquisite means of getting goods, as to put in...
		Good and Evil, qualities attributed to objects, actions, and ideas.
		Generally, what is good is thought to be beneficial and what is evil is thought...
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=Good+governance (158 words)

	IRC \| Good Governance, Civil Society, and Community Reconstruction
		A functioning civil society, where there is good governance and rule of law, is generally a society where disputes can be resolved through peaceful means and socio-economic development can flourish.
		Local populations are most often governed by elites through authoritarian, military or rebel systems; or they are displaced, with little to no voice regarding the decisions that affect their lives.
		We assisted in developing the structure and processes for community councils, committees and community development plans; trained local communities in good governance procedures; provided technical assistance for community credit and approximately 300 community-driven infrastructure projects; and promoted the subsequent implementation of decentralization and civil society programming within the country.
	www.theirc.org /media/www/good_governance_civil_society_and_community_reconstruction.html (755 words)

	Declaration_Good_Governance
		Solidarity, a key building block of good governance, is the unified commitment of persons to work in trust toward the common good, fostering a sense of community.
		Good governance entails the just use of power to create conditions for unity and trust and to inspire in the governed the desire to contribute to the common good.
		Good governance includes the rule of law, transparency and accountability, as well as free expression and participation.
	www.worldyouthalliance.org /ourwork/Dclrtion_Good_Governance.html?catid=155 (488 words)

	Good governance: UNESCO-CI
		Good governance is a concept that has come into regular use in political science, public administration and, more particularly, development management.
		Good governance is also responsive to the present and future needs of society.
		Effectiveness 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.
	portal.unesco.org /ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=5205&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html (608 words)

	Governance & Anti-Corruption - Topic: Youth & Good Governance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The aim of the Youth and Good Governance program is to stimulate a dialogue on governance issues among youth by emphasizing the role they can play in demanding accountability from their government.
		What is needed is a good understanding of the kind of corruption that is going on, and a commitment of citizens and leaders in government to fight it together.
		Leaders in government cannot be left to make the change on their own because they will often not have the will to overcome resistance within their own ranks.
	web.worldbank.org /WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/WBIPROGRAMS/PSGLP/0,,contentMDK:20282819~menuPK:461615~pagePK:64156158~piPK:64152884~theSitePK:461606,00.html (1613 words)

	World Bank Group \| Poverty Matters \| Governance
		Good governance and transparency are important elements of sustained economic growth, which is key to reducing poverty and the vulnerability of the poor.
		Good corporate governance is also an important factor in ensuring a more transparent, fair and just society.
		The World Bank and bilateral donors have placed transparency and governance at the heart of their development agenda because it relates to the government's ability to create a more open and flexible society that gives voice to the people and benefits all.
	www.worldbank.org /html/extdr/gc/governance/governance.htm (993 words)

	Good Governance in Africa: Challenges for Regional Partners and Donors - Udenrigsministeriet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Firstly, good governance is all about founding a real commitment to development and change.
		Fifthly, the challenge is not only to strengthen political commitment to good governance, but also to build new and stronger institutions that can ensure it.
		Even states that are committed to good governance may not have the resources to actually set in place strong regulatory and administrative frameworks that can curb corruption, foster confidence and provide long-term security of investments.
	www.um.dk /da/menu/OmOs/Udenrigsministeren/Taler/GoodGovernanceInAfricaChallengesForRegionalPartnersAndDonors.htm (1719 words)

	Media and good governance - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		Indeed Media and Good Governance is the theme of this year's World Press Freedom Day, to be observed internationally on May 3.
		One of the main issues at the conference is the media's direct input in promoting good governance exemplified by such things as public participation in policy-making, free and fair elections, anti-corruption and the rule of law.
		Hence, one of the great challenges for media and governance is how to ensure that civil society have greater access to media to tell their stories and to help shape the media agenda and so determine the issues that are important for us to think about.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /columns/html/20050430T180000-0500_79652_OBS_MEDIA_AND_GOOD_GOVERNANCE.asp (1269 words)

	Expert Meeting on Good Governance for SMEs
		Governance is about the importance of institutions, the interactions between different levels of government within a country, the interaction between the public, including non-governmental organizations, and on an international plane, the interaction between different governments.
		Governance is not solely a responsibility of the state as many of its functions are delegated by private sector or civil society, even though they all operate within an overall framework defined by the state.
		Good governance for SMEs means practices that could encourage the establishment of SMEs, methods that are useful for start-up business to tackle the challenges of market.
	www.unece.org /indust/sme/governance.html (1803 words)

	::Netherlandsembassy::Good Governance
		Clear laws, justly implemented, transparently and efficiently are the cornerstones of good governance as they enable people to exercise their choices and rights safely and freely now and in the future.
		A democratically elected Parliament that is a true representation of society and an active citizenry are the foundations of democracy and good governance and thereby contribute to an environment that attracts foreign investment.
		Beautiful words have been put on paper, good research has been done, the PRSP and part of the budget has been engendered but violence against women is persistent, there are roll backs in women’s reproductive rights and the rise of fundamentalism is a growing threat to women’s rights.
	www.netherlandsembassydhaka.org /good_governance.html (650 words)

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