Strengthening governance: Ranking countries would help

Rotberg, Robert I.

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“…This requires the states to be assessed in terms of quality as well as quantity of public goods that it provides to citizens (Rotberg, 2004). "Good" governance promotes gender equality, sustains the environment, enables citizens to exercise personal freedom, and it also provides tools to reduce poverty, deprivation, fear, and violence free environment.…”

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A strategic framework for good governance through e-governance optimization

Kalsi

Kiran

2015

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to attempt to find out whether the new information and communication technologies can make a significant contribution to the achievement of the objective of good governance. The study identifies the factors responsible for creating a conducive environment for effective and successful implementation of e-governance for achieving good governance and the possible barriers in the implementation of e governance applications. Based on the comprehensive analysis it proposes a strategic policy framework for good governance in Punjab in India. Punjab is a developed state ranked amongst some of the top states of India in terms of per capita income and infrastructure. Design/methodology/approach -The study designs a framework for good governance by getting the shared vision of all stakeholders about providing good quality administration and governance in the Indian context through "Participatory Stakeholder Assessment". The study uses descriptive statistics, perception gap, ANOVA and factor analysis to identify the key factors for good governance, the priorities of public regarding e-services, the policy makers' perspectives regarding good governance to be achieved through e-governance. Findings -The study captures the good governance factors mainly contributing to the shared vision. The study further highlights that most Indian citizens in Punjab today believe in the power of information and communication technology (ICT) and want to access e-governance services. Major factors causing pain and harassment to the citizens in getting the services from various government departments include: unreasonable delay, multiple visits even for small services; poor public infrastructure and its maintenance in government offices. In the understanding of citizens the most important factors for the success of e-governance services are: overall convenience and experience of the citizens; reduction in the corruption levels by improvement in the transparency of government functioning and awareness about the availability of service amongst general masses. Originality/value -The present study has evolved a shared vision of all stakeholders on good governance in the Indian context. It has opened up many new possibilities for the governments, not only to use ICTs and help them in prioritizing the governance areas for focused attention, but also help to understand the mindset of the modern citizenry, their priorities and what they consider as good governance. The study will help policy makers focus on these factors for enhancing speedy delivery of prioritized services and promote good governance in developing countries similar to India.

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A strategic framework for good governance through e-governance optimization

Kalsi

Kiran

2015

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“…Institutional legitimacy has been found to encourage decision acceptance, promote a sense of obligation to obey authorities, and is linked to behavioural outcomes such as compliance, cooperation, and engagement with authorities (Tyler & Jackson 2013). For these reasons, establishing legitimacy is identified as a priority in rebuilding post-conflict institutions (Brinkerhoff, 2005, Brinkerhoff et al, 2012Carment et al, 2010;Heathershaw & Lombach, 2008;McLoughlin, 2015;Paris & Sisk, 2009;Rotberg, 2004;USIP & PKSOI, 2009). However, the inability of conflict-affected states to gain sufficient institutional legitimacy has been described as "the most disappointing aspect of post-conflict reconstruction" (François & Sud, 2006, p.151).…”

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Rebuilding Government Legitimacy in Post-Conflict Societies: Case Studies of Nepal and Afghanistan

Cherney¹,

Fisk²

2015

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Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. REPORT DATE SEP 20152. REPORT TYPE SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) AOARD, UNIT 45002, APO, AP, 96338-5002 SPONSOR/MONITOR'S ACRONYM(S) AFRL/AFOSR/IOA(AOARD) SPONSOR/MONITOR'S REPORT NUMBER(S) AOARD-124052 DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Approved for public release; distribution unlimited SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES ABSTRACTLegitimacy is central to citizens??? perception and acceptance of power and authority. As such, rebuilding institutional legitimacy is essential for stability in post-conflict societies. In this project we explore the factors that lead citizens to view their government as legitimate following the reconstruction of central government institutions after a conflict. We draw on a broad range of theories to investigate post-conflict legitimacy in Nepal. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. SUBJECT TERMS PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 09-09-2015 REPORT TYPE PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES)University of Queensland St Lucia Brisbane, Qld 4072 Australia PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBERN/A SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES)AOARD UNIT 45002 APO AP 96338-5002 SPONSOR/MONITOR'S ACRONYM(S)AFRL/AFOSR/IOA(AOARD) SPONSOR/MONITOR'S REPORT NUMBER(S)AOARD-124052 DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENTDistribution A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES AB...

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“…Accountability is vital t o demonstrate democratically how government conducts monitoring and control while preventing concentration of power and enhancing the learning capacity and effectiveness of public administration (Aucoin and Heintzman, 2000;Peters and Pierre, 1998;Rotberg, 2004). Salminen and Ikola-Norrbacka (2010) suggested that every government is fundamentally trying to appear good and reliable to the public.…”

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Public Accountability System: Empirical Assessment of Public Sector of Malaysia

Said¹,

Alam²,

Aziz³

2015

Asian J. of Scientific Research

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This study assesses the status of accountability practices of the Malaysian public sector in response to the recent report of the Auditor General that revealed corruption, weakness and lack of control in asset management. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire distributed through Google Docs application to the heads of 682 departments and agencies under 24 federal ministries, including the Prime Minister Department. The final sample of the study consists of 109 respondents. The data gathered were based on the opinions of respondents on the 10 factors of public accountability practices in their respective departments or agencies using a seven-point Likert scale that ranged from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. Data reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha test. Data validity and normality were tested using the Shapiro Wilk's test. About 87.3% of the respondents indicated that their departments and agencies generally implement accountability practices. However, priority accountability factor differs among service schemes. Accountability in administrative and diplomatic, education and medical and health services is below the overall average. The study findings are useful in providing awareness to policy makers and in encouraging accountability environments in many countries, especially Malaysia.

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Strengthening governance: Ranking countries would help

Cited by 54 publications

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A strategic framework for good governance through e-governance optimization

A strategic framework for good governance through e-governance optimization

Rebuilding Government Legitimacy in Post-Conflict Societies: Case Studies of Nepal and Afghanistan

Public Accountability System: Empirical Assessment of Public Sector of Malaysia

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