Good Governance

2. Governance
 Governance is generally conceived of as the exercise of
economic, political and administrative authority in
the public and private spheres to manage a country’s
resources to improve the quality of life of the people.
 The World Bank
 ‘The manner in which power is exercised in the
management of a country’s economic and social
resources’

3. Characteristics of Good
Governance
 “Good Governance” is synonymous with sound
development practices.
 good governance fosters strong and equitable
development.
 It requires systems of accountability, openness,
transparency, and efficiency.

4.  It must enable the state, society and the private sector
to enhance social development and economic growth
as a mean for human development.
 It involves civil society in national affairs by creating
civic sense among the citizens.
 Provides enabling environment for businesses.
 Discourages monopolies and cartels.

5. The Governance Model
 A
Politicians
SocietyAdministration
Administrative
Accountability
and Ethics
Civic
Responsibility &
Social Ethics,
Social Change
Public Opinion,
Electoral Process,
Parliamentary
Accountability
Rule of Law,
Justice System,
Merit,
Democratic
Freedoms

6. The Six Core Principles of G.G. by Goran Hyden
 Accountability:
 government is able and willing to show that its actions
and decisions are consistent with its objectives.
 Transparency:
 government actions, decisions and decision-making
processes are open to scrutiny by others parts of
government and civil society.
 Efficiency & Effectiveness:
 government strives to produce quality public services
delivered to citizens, at the best cost, and ensures that
outputs meet the original intentions of policymakers.

7.  Participation:
 All men and women should have a voice in decision-
making, either directly or through legitimate
institutions that represent their interests.
 Fairness:
 Legal frameworks should be fair and enforced
impartially
 Decency:
 government promotes responsible civic citizenship,
politeness and human values in the conduct of societal
affairs.

8. State of Governance in Pakistan
 Poor Economic Management
 Flawed Fiscal Administration
 Bad Expenditure Management
 Poor Revenue Collection and resource Generation
 Rising Public Debt
 Poor Planning and Development Infrastructure
 The Cancer of Corruption
 Chronic Political Instability
 Declining Citizens’ Confidence in Governments
 Institutional Decay

9. Seven Pillars of Good Governance. Dr Ishrat Hussain
 At the very outset, in Pakistan, the process of good
governance can be initiated by strengthening;
1. The Parliamentary Committees
2. The Auditor General of Pakistan
3. The SBP
4. The FBR
5. The Public Service Commissions
6. The Ombudsmen
7. The Election Commission

10. Suggestions
 Begin accountability from the top
 Enact legislation to improve accountability,
ensure transparency, punish the corrupt
severely, and ensure time bound action
 Require public officials to declare their
assets
 Implement core institutional reforms and
repair corrupt systems
 Ensure an active and free press

11. Suggestions
political stability for stable
macroeconomic environment,
Improving the quality of basic services,
effective land reforms,
a merit based, efficient and competent
bureaucracy,

12. Conclusion
Citizens need to demand good
governance. Their ability to do so is
only enhanced by
 Awareness,
 Education,
 Participation And
 Employment Opportunities.

13. Q&A