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    The document outlines 5 principles of good governance: 1) Legitimacy and voice which involves participation and consensus building. 2) Direction which includes strategic vision and understanding of historical contexts. 3) Performance in terms of responsiveness and effectiveness and efficiency. 4) Accountability through transparency and accountability to the public. 5) Fairness by ensuring equity, rule of law, and human rights.

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    PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

    Local Government Center


    Montana State University
    235 Culbertson P.O. Box 170535
    Bozeman, MT 59717-0535
    www.msulocalgov.org
    Tel: (406) 994-6694
    E-mail [email protected]

    PRINCIPLES1 APPLICATION AND DESCRIPTION


    1. LEGITIMACY AND VOICE PARTICIPATION – all men and women should have a voice in decision-
    making, either directly or through legitimate intermediate institutions
    that represent their intention. Such broad participation is built on
    freedom of association and speech, as well as capacities to participate
    constructively.
    CONSENSUS ORIENTATION – good governance mediates differing
    interests to reach a broad consensus on what is in the best interest of the
    group and, where possible, on policies and procedures.

    2. DIRECTION STRATEGIC VISION – leaders and the public have a broad and long-term
    perspective on good governance and human development, along with a
    sense of what is needed for such development. There is also an
    understanding of the historical, cultural and social complexities in which
    that perspective is grounded.

    3. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIVENESS – institutions and processes try to serve all


    stakeholders.
    EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY – processes and institutions produce
    results that meet needs while making the best use of resources.

    4. ACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUNTABILITY – decision-makers in government, the private sector


    and civil society organizations are accountable to the public, as well as to
    institutional stakeholders. This accountability differs depending on the
    organizations and whether the decision is internal or external.
    TRANSPARENCY – transparency is built on the free flow of information.
    Processes, institutions and information are directly accessible to those
    concerned with them, and enough information is provided to understand
    and monitor them.

    5. FAIRNESS EQUITY– all men and women have opportunities to improve or maintain
    their wellbeing.
    RULE OF LAW– legal frameworks should be fair and enforced impartially,
    particularly the laws on human rights.

    1Principles organized and presented by, Graham, John, Bruce Amos and Tim Plumptre (2003) Principles for Good Governance in
    the 21st Century, Policy Brief No.15. Ottawa, Canada: Institute On Governance as based on United Nations Development
    Program “Governance and Sustainable Human Development” (1997), www.mirror.undp.org/magnet/policy. Updated 11/13

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