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What about integrating recent highlighting of governance in policies of multilateral development organizations such as the World Bank? In recent years, these organizations have moved from concentration on structural adjustment to concentration on governance, or institutional reform, as necessary for economic development.
--Imagine&Engage 12:24, 23 October 2005 (UTC)
Although the page does read better than it did I am concerned about an inconsistency in the position being presented. When I edited the page I was hoping to bring out the distinction between ‘government’ and ‘governance’ in terms of the traditional form of ‘government’ being but one form of ‘governance’. Now the article begins with an understanding of governance as ’administration’ that is in line with the ’World Bank’ definition and traditional ‘government’ but sharply out of line with the second more adequate definition. I think in contemporary thinking on governance the broader definition should apply where ’governance’ includes the three modes of governance as a response to perceived limitations of the modern state as identified by Foucault. The current position appears to suggest both that ’governance’ is merely ‘administration’ which is harmonious to traditional forms of ’government’. This position misses the central point of the turn to ’governance’ that includes, for example, ‘networks‘. This suggests that any attempt to distinguish between ‘administration’ and ‘politics’, ’governance’ and ’government’ is a dangerous illusion. What do others think. Should it be changed to present a consistent position or left?
- Go ahead and make changes . You seem to have quite a bit of knowledge on the subject , so cite sources wherever possible eg You mention Foucault above but not in the article. Lumos3 09:44, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
There is a commercial organisation (www.categoric.com/) which should be promoted. ~Giri Fox, 11 May 2007.
[edit] definitions
There is more than 40 definition of Governance. Also, the term is used continually in publications, conferences and discussions with no definition, leaving it open for everyone to apply his or her own interpretation. Governance, because it has an important application and role in the success of governments, civil society organizations and businesses, should be addressed in a similar manner. The first step is to find a reasonable degree of common agreement on the fundamentals of governance. Here is an outline of governance fundamentals that might be added to the current article. What do you think?
2008 05 14 - we should start with offical/global/generic definitions: UN, OECD (lots to find here) initiatives, etc. Then goto sectoral official (BIS, World Bank), professional (IFAC, IIA, ISACA, ...) and regional specifics, later to the rest —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.14.208.135 (talk) 23:40, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
- Definition of Governance
Governance is the application of oversight to organized activities
- governments and government agencies (at all levels)
- civil society organizations
- businesses (for profit and not for profit)
to ensure, for the benefit of the resource providers to these activities (taxpayers, donors and investors), that these resources are managed in a sound manner and within established and agreed upon goals and time frames.
- Fundamental requirements for the application of Governance
- Appropriate structured governing bodies
- Qualified members of governing bodies
- Formal guidelines for members of governing bodies
- Clear delegations of authority
- Transparency and accountability to resource providers
- Essential tools to work with, such as –
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- Mission statements for the organizations
- Business plans
- Performance measurement systems
- Management and financial audit authority
- Fundamental requirements for members of governing bodies
The appropriate education and experience to ensure the that organizations are managed in an effective, efficient, legal and ethical manner
A clear understanding of –
- The board and each member’s responsibility
- Governance and its application
- Management and its application
- Strategic and operational plans
- Performance measurement systems
There is much more behind this outline, of course, in a long term plan for implementation on a global basis that I would be pleased to discuss. --TW 75 (talk) 11:47, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
