Question

Answer the following question in detail with help of a given point.

Explain the various values of good governance.

1. Consent
2. Accountability
3. Responsive
4. Transparency.

Answer 1

The following explains the core values of good governance.

1. Consent - There are several view- points in a given society. Good governance requires a dialogue between various segments of society. This can help to reach a broad consensus on what is in the best interest of the whole community and how this can be achieved. It also requires a broad and long-term perspective on what is needed for sustainable human development and how to achieve the goals of such development.
2. Accountability - Accountability is a key requirement of good governance. Not only governmental institutions but also the private sector and civil society organisations must be accountable to the public and to their institutional stakeholders. Who is accountable to whom depends on whether decisions or actions taken are internal or external to an organisation or institution. In general, an organisation or an institution is accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions. Accountability cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.
3. Responsive - Good governance requires that institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe. The government is prompt in taking decisions and specially pays heed to the problems and designs the policies accordingly.
4. Transparency - The culture of secrecy has been challenged by the value of transparency. This enables the people to keep the government under public scrutiny. In India, since 2005 the Right to Information Act has been giving the citizens the right to seek information related to the functioning of the government.