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• Governance


  A process whereby elements in society wield power, authority and influence and enact policies and decisions concerning public life and social upliftment
• Governance


  The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented) through the exercise of power or authority by leaders of the country and / or organizations
• Contexts of governance

  • Corporate governance
  • International governance
  • National governance
  • Local governance
• Corporate Governance


  A system of rules, practices, and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled
• Participation


  Participation by both men and women is a key cornerstone of good governance. Participation could be either director through legitimate institutions or representatives. It is important to point out that representative democracy does not necessarily mean that the concern of the most vulnerable in society would not be taken into consideration in decision making. Participation needs to be informed and organized. This means freedom of association and expression on one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand.
• Consensus Oriented


  Good governance requires mediation of the different interests in society to reach a broad consensus on what is in the best interest of the whole community and how this can be achieved.
• Equity and Inclusiveness


  Ensures that all its members have a stake in it and do not feel excluded from the mainstream of society.