Characteristics of Good Governance

Question 1

What is characteristic no. 1?

Answer 1

It is participatory: men and women, informed and organised, direct or through representatives

Question 2

What is characteristic no. 2?

Answer 2

Consensus oriented: taking into account the diverse viewpoints and historical, cultural and social contexts behind them

Question 3

What is characteristic no. 3?

Answer 3

Accountable

Question 4

What is characteristic no. 4?

Answer 4

Transparent

Question 5

What is characteristic no. 5?

Answer 5

Responsive

Question 6

What is characteristic no. 6?

Answer 6

Effective and efficient

Question 7

What is characteristic no. 7?

Answer 7

Inclusive: no grounds are discriminated against/excluded

Question 8

What is characteristic no. 8?

Answer 8

Follows the rule of law

Question 9

What does good governance ensure?

Answer 9

•minimisation of corruption • minority groups and most vulnerable are given a voice •responsive to the needs of society, present and future

Question 10

What does good governance attempt to do?

Answer 10

•ensure economic, environmental and social stability and sustainability • ensure that political and economic activities benefit society as a whole not just the privileged few •encourage growth

Question 11

What are the three sectors of good governance?

Answer 11

Civil society •Government •Corporate

Question 12

What does poor governance foster

Answer 12

•distrust in centralised power, loss of initiative and development, rebellion/anarchy, and inequality/lack of accountability

Question 13

What is poor governance often characterised by?

Answer 13

• corruption •low level participation • closed media • restricted freedoms