Introduction to Governance

This set of flashcards covers the etymology, historical background, various institutional definitions, and core dimensions of governance based on the provided lecture notes.

Kubernan

The Greek verb from which the word 'Governance' is derived, meaning 'to pilot' or 'steer'.

Plato

The individual who first used the conception of governance to design a system of rules.

Ambrogio Lorenzetti

An Italian artist who painted a series of three frescos between 1338-1339 to analyze the differentiation between good and bad government.

Governance (General Definition)

The processes that lead to policymaking and its implementation, involving governmental and non-governmental organizations, civil societies, and private sectors.

Governance (World Bank Definition)

The manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country's economic and social resources for development.

Governance (Rhodes Definition)

Refers to self-organizing, inter-organizational networks characterized by interdependence, resource-exchange, rules of the game, and significant autonomy from the state.

'Governance and Development' (1992)

A World Bank document that identifies 4 key dimensions of governance: Public Sector Management, Accountability, The Legal framework for Development, and Transparency and Information.

Public Sector Management

A dimension of governance emphasizing capacity building within public sectors for a sound economy and quality service delivery to citizens.

Accountability

One of the four key dimensions of governance identified in the 1992 World Bank document 'Governance and Development'.

The Legal framework for Development

One of the four key dimensions of governance identified in the 1992 World Bank document 'Governance and Development'.

Transparency and Information

One of the four key dimensions of governance identified in the 1992 World Bank document 'Governance and Development'.