Governance and Decision Making Quiz

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What is governance?

The process of decision making and the process by which decisions are implemented or otherwise.

What are the major 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.

In what contexts can governance be used?

Corporate governance, international governance, national governance, and local governance.

What are some of the actors involved in decision making and implementing decisions in rural areas?

Influential landlord, associations of farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, religious leaders, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Name some actors that may play a role in decision making or influencing the decision making process in urban areas.

Media, international donors, multi-national corporations, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant role in governance in both rural and urban areas?

Government Signup and view all the answers

What are the five aspects of sustainable human development?

Empowerment, Co-operation, Equity, Sustainability, Security Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of transparency in good governance?

Transparency is built on the free flow of information. Processes, institutions, and information should be directly accessible and understandable to those concerned. Signup and view all the answers

Why is economic growth considered a means to sustainable human development and not an end in itself?

Economic growth is a means to sustainable human development because it contributes to the expansion of men and women’s capabilities and choices, increasing their ability to exercise those choices free of hunger, want, and deprivation. Signup and view all the answers

How does good governance mediate differing interests?

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of accountability in good governance?

Decision-makers in government, the private sector, and civil society organizations are accountable to the public and institutional stakeholders. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the expansion of capabilities and opportunities important in sustainable human development?

The expansion of capabilities and opportunities means more than income – it also means equity, such as access to education for all. Signup and view all the answers

What does the rule of law entail in good governance?

Legal frameworks should be fair and enforced impartially, particularly the laws on human rights. Signup and view all the answers

How does co-operation contribute to human development?

Co-operation, with a sense of belonging, is important for personal fulfillment, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose and meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of sustainable human development in terms of future generations?

The needs of the current generation must be met without compromising the right of future generations to be free of poverty and deprivation and to exercise their basic capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

How does empowerment contribute to sustainable human development?

The expansion of men and women’s capabilities and choices increases their ability to exercise those choices free of hunger, want, and deprivation. Signup and view all the answers

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