10 rules for good governance

10 rules for good governance

Introduction

Good governance involves far more than the power of the state or the strength of political will. The rule of law, transparency, and accountability are not merely technical questions of administrative procedure or institutional design. They are outcomes of democratizing processes driven not only by committed leadership, but also by the participation of, and contention among, groups and interests in society—processes that are most effective when sustained and restrained by legitimate, effective institutions. Never have these concerns been linked to more momentous opportunities. In the Fall of 2002 the 191 Member States of the United Nations committed themselves to eight Millennium Development Goals: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality and empowering women, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, ensuring environmental sustainability, and developing a global partnership for development (Agere, 2000). As daunting as these goals are in technical and resource terms, they are no less challenging to Member States' abilities to mobilize people and resources, to make and implement difficult policy choices, and to involve their citizens in initiatives that will shape their futures.

10 Golden Rules for Good Governance

Get to know

Attend the special events organised

Offer to help at events or with visits

Arrange visits

Seek out and read information performance

Attend meetings regularly (Khan, 2004)

Make sure you note dates and times of any meetings

Prepare well by reading all the documentation in advance - note any questions you may have or anything you want to say

If you cannot attend make sure you let the Chair know and the reason why you cannot attend

Be a team player

Treat all governors as equal

Be willing to help and to learn from each other

Abide by the majority decision even if you don't ...