Introduction: Stabroek News has invited the People’s Progressive Party/Civic, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change to submit a weekly column on governance and related matters. Only APNU has submitted a column this week.
Governments are elected not to be rulers and masters but to be servants of the people. Citizens should choose governments which can fulfil their need for security, healthcare, meaningful employment, education, and a better life for their children. The needs of citizens can be met only if those who hold power practise good governance.
The concept of good governance encompasses all the practices of a state which result in viable economies and effective political bodies. Good governance equates with democracy. The IMF, in 1996, declared that good governance must include adherence to the rule of law, improving efficiency and accountability,
