Good governance means the exercise of economic, political, and administrative authority to manage a country’s affairs at all levels. It comprises mechanisms, processes, and institutions, through which citizens and groups articulate their interests, exercise their legal rights, meet their obligations, and mediate their differences.

The function of governance is to ensure that the government fulfills its overall purpose, achieves its intended outcomes for its citizens, and operates in an effective, efficient and ethical manner. This principle should guide all governance activity.

How do we achieve good governance?

Governance is not limited to what the government can do for its people. It is also a challenge to what the citizens can do for the country. What DO we demand from the government? What can we DO for our country?

Good governance is about sharing of responsibilities between the government and its people. It involves accountability whether on the progression or regression of the nation. Citizen participation contributes to good governance because complement government roles; taking ownership of government programs and projects within their localities and ensuring its sustainability. When citizens are organized and empowered to work with the government and leaders who govern in a participatory manner, then sustainability is ensured and creative replication of innovative and excellent programs for the community are implemented.