Good Governance
GOOD GOVERNANCE ENABLES
Fulfillment of the basic rights of the people
- Observance of economic, cultural and civil rights
- Protection of the rights of the disadvantaged
- Freedom of expression
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Freedom of the press
Consolidated democracy
- Fair and free elections
- Compliance with election results
- Non-violent resolution of political disputes and problems
- Public participation in decision-making
- Transparent government
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Accountable elected officials
Reliable state security
- Responsive and accountable law enforcement agencies
- Sufficient state budget for security
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A professional military answerable to civil society
Accessible justice
- Affordable and accountable justice systems
- Compliance with international codes
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Availability of cultural mechanisms for dispute resolution
Decentralized governance
- Incorporation of local aspirations
- Autonomous local government
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Fiscal capability of local governments
Accountable and effective civil service systems
- Transparency in policymaking
- Efficient public service systems and delivery
- Non-corrupt, responsive and professional civil service
Engagement of state, market and civil society
- Involvement of private sector and civil society in economic policymaking
- Acknowledgment and protection of property rights
- Fair market competition
- Empowerment of small to medium enterprises
- Market friendly rules and regulations
- Fair protection of labor
**The Partnership embraces these governance indicators as guiding principles and validating tools for the purpose of formulating and monitoring program activities and strategic direction.
See Also
- Core Values
- Good Governance
