CHAPTER 1
Governance and Good Governance
INTRODUCTION
Governance is defined as the creation and administration of formal and informal rules that govern the public realm, which is the arena in which state, economic, and societal actors interact to make decisions.
Governance is more than just rule or administration. It has a broader connotation because it also emphasises the purpose. That is, unlike public administration, governance focuses not only on the structure and activities of the organisation, but also on its goals, aims, and purpose of formation.
Governance as a whole is supported by ‘participatory democracy’ and ‘neoliberal reforms’ that brought about a shift in public administration. In the age of globalisation, the transition from government ...
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