GOOD GOVERNANCE
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Definition of Good Governance
Good governance refers to transparent, accountable, and participatory processes of governing that promote and protect human rights.
Key aspects include:
- Rule of Law
- Democratic Institutions
- Public Service Delivery
- Anti-Corruption Efforts
It is also linked to social responsibility, which involves businesses and individuals minimizing harm and giving back to society.
Both concepts aim to improve people's welfare and guarantee their economic, social, political, and civil rights.
Good governance refers to all processes of governing, the institutions, processes and practices through which issues of common concern are decided upon and regulated.
Good governance adds a normative or evaluative attribute to the process of governing.
From a human rights perspective, it refers primarily to the process whereby public institutions conduct public affairs, manage public resources, and guarantee the realization of human rights.
GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Governance and social responsibility are interconnected pillars for managing organizations ethically.
Governance is the system of rules, practices, and controls used to direct an organization and ensure accountability.
Social responsibility is an ethical duty to act for the good of society and the environment beyond just making a profit.