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What is the indeterminate term used in the international development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources?
What is the indeterminate term used in the international development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources?
Governance
Good governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented).
Good governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented).
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The term governance can be applied to corporate, interational, national, local governance, or to interactions between other sectors of society.
The term governance can be applied to corporate, interational, national, local governance, or to interactions between other sectors of society.
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In the context of countries, good governance is a broad term, and in that regard, it is difficult to find a unique definition.
In the context of countries, good governance is a broad term, and in that regard, it is difficult to find a unique definition.
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According to Fukuyama (2013), there are two dimensions to qualify governance as good or bad:
According to Fukuyama (2013), there are two dimensions to qualify governance as good or bad:
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The state and the bureaucracy's autonomy complement each other.
The state and the bureaucracy's autonomy complement each other.
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In the sense that when the state is more capable for instance, through the collection of taxes, there should be more autonomy because the bureaucrats are able to conduct things well without being instructed with a lot of details.
In the sense that when the state is more capable for instance, through the collection of taxes, there should be more autonomy because the bureaucrats are able to conduct things well without being instructed with a lot of details.
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In less capable states, however, less discretion and more rule setting are desirable.
In less capable states, however, less discretion and more rule setting are desirable.
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Another way to think about good governance is through?
Another way to think about good governance is through?
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Since governments carry out goals, like the provision of public good to their citizens, there is no better way to think about good governance other than through deliverables.
Since governments carry out goals, like the provision of public good to their citizens, there is no better way to think about good governance other than through deliverables.
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What are examples of deliverables?
What are examples of deliverables?
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Similar, good governance might be approximated to certain groups in the population.
Similar, good governance might be approximated to certain groups in the population.
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Good governance can also be approximated to the provision of public services.
Good governance can also be approximated to the provision of public services.
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Good governance can be approximated to checks and balances in the government, the establishment and enforcement of norms for the protection of the citizens and their property, and the existence of independent judiciary systems.
Good governance can be approximated to checks and balances in the government, the establishment and enforcement of norms for the protection of the citizens and their property, and the existence of independent judiciary systems.
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In his review of Rothstein’s book, “The quality of government, social trust, and inequality in international perspective”, Lawson (2011) mentions that the concept of impartiality, which author relates good governance to the international impartiality, means that the bureaucrats perform their tasks following the public interest rather than their own self-interest.
In his review of Rothstein’s book, “The quality of government, social trust, and inequality in international perspective”, Lawson (2011) mentions that the concept of impartiality, which author relates good governance to the international impartiality, means that the bureaucrats perform their tasks following the public interest rather than their own self-interest.
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This concept of impartiality ignores important factors, like economic liberalism, which matters because of its relation to economic growth.
This concept of impartiality ignores important factors, like economic liberalism, which matters because of its relation to economic growth.
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Good governance in local government aims to increase civil engagement with more members of the community to get the best options that serve the people.
Good governance in local government aims to increase civil engagement with more members of the community to get the best options that serve the people.
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Study Notes
Good Governance
- Good Governance is a broad term used in international development literature
- It describes how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources
- Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented)
- This term can apply to corporate, international, national, or local governance or interactions between other sectors of society
Good Governance in National Government
- Good governance in the context of countries is a broad term, and it is difficult to find a unique definition
- According to Fukuyama (2013), there are two dimensions to qualify governance as good or bad: capacity of the state and the bureaucracy's autonomy
- The state is more capable when taxes are more efficiently collected, and the bureaucracy's autonomy is more complete
- Less capable states have issues with details and are less desirable
- Good governance can be seen through outcomes, such as provision of public goods to citizens
Good Governance in Local Government
- Good governance is argued to be most important in local governments
- It tries to promote a better relationship between government and empowered citizens
- This includes community councils and neighbourhood councils
- Good governance in local government aims to increase civil engagement with more community members to get the best options that serve the people
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Explore the concept of good governance in national contexts and its significance in public affairs and resource management. This quiz delves into the criteria that determine the effectiveness of governance, as described by Fukuyama, and the implications for state capacity and bureaucracy. Test your understanding of how governance impacts outcomes in society.
