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Good governance in the context of countries is a broad term, and in that regards, it is difficult to find a unique definition. But this is not enough; we
also need the freedom of information law. The paper says that for governance to be good it must have at least eight major characteristics. By using
this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The series of cases filed against high ranking officials, previous Presidents, members of
the judiciary, and high profile persons for graft and corrupt practices prove one thing clearly: Governance is essentially related to politics, in that
politics is often defined as the art of governance. For feedback, complaints, or inquiries, contact us. How are the indicators of good governance
related to each other? Researchers at the Overseas Development Institute have criticised past studies of good governance to place too little
importance on developing political parties , their capacity and their ties to their grassroots supporters. In literatures, they are often used
interchangeably. For their continued empowerment and sustainable development, they have to know how to fight for their rights by knowing what
to expect from Philippine governance. It also means full disclosure of information in understandable forms that are freely available and directly
accessible to everyone interested in the affairs of government and those affected by such decisions and their enforcement. While responsiveness is
also a characteristic sought from the private sector and civil society, more is demanded from the government or the public sector. Cumbersome
procedures and expensive costs trigger corruption and red tape. To meet the consensus, a strong, impartial, and flexible mediation structure must
be established. Thus, good democratic governance is fundamentally adherence to the rule of law. The Philippine Red Cross, for instance, is a non-
governmental organization. Just as politics talks about governments, institutions, power, order, and the ideals of justice, governance also deals with
the public sector, power structures, equity, and ideals of public administration. The cornerstone of good governance is the participation by both
men and women, which could be exercised directly or indirectly through legitimate intermediate institutions or representatives in an informed and
organized process, which also mean freedom of association and expression on the one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand. But
with good governance, nothing can stop Nigeria. Who are the actors in the process of governance? For instance, without active participation
among the various actors in governance, there would be a concomitant lack of responsiveness. Nevertheless, the Philippines has exerted efforts in
promoting the rule of law. Similarly, good governance might be approximated with provision of public services in an efficient manner, higher
participation given to certain groups in the population like the poor and the minorities, the guarantee that citizens have the opportunity of checks
and balances on the government, the establishment and enforcement of norms for the protection of the citizens and their property and the existence
of independent judiciary systems. The power exercised by the participating sectors of the society is always for the common good, as it is essential
for demanding respect and cooperation from the citizens and the state. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The
management of highly complex societies and of their ever growing needs requires a participatory form of governance by diffusing power. FDA
warns doctors against selling medicine to patients October 30, If our leaders are bad, we have only ourselves to fault. Give your recommendations
on how to improve Philippine governance. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here The main role of the public sector is to provide
an enabling environment for the other actors of governance to participate and respond to the mandate of the common good. Likewise, if decision-
making is not transparent, then inevitably there would be no participation, accountability, and decisions are not consensus oriented. Crozier's article
discusses the different dynamics of changes that occur throughout communication systems and the effect it has on governance. Instead of
considering them as equal, many scholars refer to them as features that are likely to be related in different ways. Systemic corruption has long been
a problem in the Philippines that like a malignant tumor it keeps on sucking the life out of the country. Inasmuch as economics and politics are
interrelated, poor economy is caused by bad governance. Governance is not just decision-making because decision without implementation is self-
defeating. They have been studying countries since Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Atty. In fact, the importance that authors give to good governance,
is due to the impact it may have on development and economic growth. That the different actors meet the needs of the society means that there is
effective governance. In addition, legislations were made to hasten the legal process. Service delivery is enhanced because of the proximity of local
government units to their constituents, and because of the linking which happens between the national government and regional concerns.
According to Fukuyama , [7] there are two dimensions to qualify governance as good or bad: For example, good communist governance could
never be consensus oriented or genuinely participatory. The study of Philippine governance, however, includes the business or private sector as an
indispensable partner in development.
WHAT IS GOVERNANCE?
In this area, Philippine governance has done relatively well. Legislation has been enacted in an attempt to influence good governance in corporate
affairs. Although still insufficient, efforts were made to attain effectiveness and efficiency in Philippine governance. The absence of rule of law is
anarchy. Nevertheless, the Philippines has exerted efforts in promoting the rule of law. Governance and Government Governance is traditionally
associated with government. Munshi's work was created in order to "revive" good governance. While the government is still the most potent actor
in the process of governance, the participation of other sectors is already a necessity because of the always evolving complexity and ever growing
needs of the societies, especially in the financial sphere. The quality of government: Transparency in budget and disbursements are, however, still
far from being substantially implemented. They both complement, in the sense that when the state is more capable, for instance through the
collection of taxes, there should be more autonomy because the bureaucrats are able to conduct things well without being instructed with a lot of
details. The huge amount of money spent during election campaigns are but mere investments for a more profitable return during their term in office.
The study of governance, on the contrary, is generally attuned to the concept of democracy, and on how the government and the civil society arrive
at a decision in meeting their needs. Because concepts such as civil society , decentralisation , peaceful conflict management and accountability are
often used when defining the concept of good governance, the definition of good governance promotes many ideas that closely align with effective
democratic governance. Accessed August 12, Implementation is the process that logically follows the decision; it entails the actualization or
materialization of the plan or decision. Importance of Studying Governance From the information learned in the discussion of governance, the
people, most especially the citizens, will be aware of the need for good governance. In the construction of this "simpler" agenda, the idea is to
revisit policies that have worked in the past, set priorities in a strategically way, consider policies with greater impact in alleviating poverty and
reaching development, and look for innovative ways of implementing such policies. These three sectors are said to work hand in hand in the
process of governance. In President Bill Clinton established the National Bioethics Advisory Commission led by the Department of Health and
Human Services with the task of reviewing regulations and policies to ensure the safety of research volunteers. Unsourced material may be
challenged and removed. This book is a generalized discussion on what the purpose of good governance is and how it serves that purpose
throughout our society. In urban and rural areas, for example, the rich and powerful families control the economy by controlling the local
government officials. For feedback, complaints, or inquiries, contact us. The power exercised by the participating sectors of the society is always
for the common good, as it is essential for demanding respect and cooperation from the citizens and the state. Bad governance is the root cause of
all evils. Professionalism in Philippine bureaucracy requires competence and integrity in civil service. Crozier, is another work analyzing good
governance. For their continued empowerment and sustainable development, they have to know how to fight for their rights by knowing what to
expect from Philippine governance. A Philosophy of History and Civilisational Triumph , proposed eight minimum criteria for ensuring good
national governance. Consequently, such awareness should move them to action. You are commenting using your Twitter account. Fernando
Fajardo - inquirerdotnet. This allowed the reader to be able to see what contemporary governance is like through different pairs of eyes.
Researchers at the Overseas Development Institute have criticised past studies of good governance to place too little importance on developing
political parties , their capacity and their ties to their grassroots supporters. Chief governance officer Governance, risk management and
compliance E-governance Environmental, social and corporate governance Market governance mechanism.