Since all countries, including those in the EU, have as their objectives a standard of living that is as high as possible, it is understandable why increased attention is directed towards governance. In the last dozen years there has been growing awareness that good governance is the key determinant of the ability to attain sustainable economic and social development. There is ever more evidence that for development it is not enough just to follow the appropriate policy, but it is also necessary to have a good institutional structure. A good institutional structure implies the existence of an environment that enables effective implementation of a given policy and that encourages individuals to invest in capital, education and technology the factors behind economic growth.
Governance refers primarily to government, and one of the pillars of government is the public administration. It has been shown that it has been precisely this that has been one of the main barriers to successful transition to a democratic society and a market economy. Its transformation and modernization in line with the principles of good governance are becoming particularly important in the context of European integration because strong administrative capacities are necessary for a successful conclusion of the process.
Government consists of three pillars: the economic, political and administrative pillar. The economic refers to the process of making decisions that affect the economic activities of the country and its relations with other countries.
The political pillar is the process of forming policy according to decisions that have been made, and the administrative relates to the implementation of this policy. This administrative pillar is embodied in the public administration. Governance describes how authority is exercised, and the public administration possesses part of this authority. Accordingly, an evaluation of governance, as good or bad, depends to an extent on the successfulness of the work of the public administration.
The quality of governance is assessed according to the following indicators: rule of law, development of democracy, spread of corruption, political stability and effectiveness of government.
1) What is the reason of increased attention towards governance?
2) What does a good institutional structure mean?
3) What is one of the main barriers to successful transition to a democratic society and a market economy?
4) Why is it necessary to transform and modernize public administration?
5) How many pillars does Government consist of? What are they?
6) What is the economic pillar?
7) What is the political pillar?
8) What is the administrative pillar?
9) What does an evaluation of governance depend on?
10) How is the quality of governance assessed?
5. The Concept of Governance and its Connection with Public Administration . , (T) (F).
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| 1. The objectives of all countries, including those in the EU, is to improve the governance. | ||
| 2. If there is good governance in the country there is good economic and social development. | ||
| 3. Capital, education and technology are the factors behind economic growth. | ||
| 4. Transformation and modernization of public administration is particularly important in the context of European integration. | ||
| 5. The political pillar refers to the process of making decisions that affect the economic activities of the country. | ||
| 6. The political pillar is embodied in the public administration. |
6. The Concept of Governance
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