Characteristics Of Good Governance

GOVERNANCE

When we hear the word governance, the first thing that pops out of our mind is that a person (with a political position) is leading something. Governance is the action of governing or controlling a group, people or country. Governance is very vital in every country since the country’s economy, people and actually everything depends on the governance because it controls all the activities, rules and laws because governance is power. We should not take for granted the process of governance because it is really very difficult. There are many things to be considered in governance because it undergoes many processes and there are many factors to be considered. All the distribution of the expenses of the country starts from governance

It is not about making “correct” decision because maybe something is correct for us but for others is not, so it is about the best possible process for making those decisions. Good governance starts with good decision-making processes because the power of the government to decide is very vital so when they make good decisions they are also implementing a good governance. When there is a good decision making processes, there are good effects on the aspects of the local government meaning they can respond to all the necessary things and they can be an effective member of the government. There are many characteristics of good governance. First is the government should be responsible. Being responsible is an essential requirement of good governance. The local government has an obligation to report, explain and be countable for the problems encountered by the decision that has been made. Next is the government should be transparent meaning they are clear that the people are able to follow and understand the actions or decisions that they have made. Next is, it should follow the rule of law. This means that the decision or actions that are made by the government is not above the law meaning that they are not doing things that is considered crime in the law. For example corruption. Another characteristic is the government should be responsive. The local government should always serve the needs of the community and give the necessary things that the people need and the last is the government should be effective. The local government should implement decisions and follow processes that will make the people and the resources be useful for a better community. Good governance is just simple, just do all the necessary things and provide all the people who needs something without stepping on other