Effective governance…
Lalita pradeepDy.Director/Principal
District Institute of Education and Training,Luck now14/10/2015
“Governance”……??
• “Governance” and “good governance” used in development literature
• “Bad Governance” root cause of social eveils
Definition…..
• the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented)
Stake holders….
• Government is major player• Other stakeholders depend on the sector
concerned
Power sector…??
Decision making factors….
• Formal structure (government, top corporate)Informal structures
• Kitchen cabinets• Informal advisors• Syndicates, Mafia, • Local big families• Influential individuals or group of individuals
Major characteristics…..
1. Participatory2. Consensus-oriented3. Accountable4. Transparent5. Responsive6. Effective and efficient7. Equitable and inclusive8. Follows Rules of Law
Participation…..
• Men or women, third gender• Direct or thru any legitimate intermediate
institutions• Representatives democracy • Informed and well organized• Freedom of association and expression• Organized civil society
Consensus-oriented…..
• Multiplicity and diversity in society• Broad common consensus• Visionary perspective• Historical, social, cultural contexts• Geographically located populace
Accountability….
• Key requirement• All org. answerable to public• Accountable to whosoever is affected by
decision
Transparency…..
• Decision and enforcement as per rule and law• Accessible• Free information• Easily understandable
Effective and efficient…
• Process and institutions meet need of society at large
• Optimum use of available resources• Sustainable use of natural resources• Protection of environment
Equity and Inclusion….
• All members included• No one feel excluded• Opportunities, platforms to all groups• Gaps to be narrowed• Voices to be heard• Place for one and all
Rules and law….
• Fair legal framework• Impartial• Protection of human rights• Independent judiciary• Impartial and incorruptible Police force