Question

Identify the correct characteristics of Good Governance:
A. Participatory
B. Accountable
C. Majoritarian
D. Transparent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. B, C and D only
• C. A, B and C only
• D. A, C and D only

Hint:

Remember the "8 Characteristics" by UN: Participatory, Consensus-oriented, Accountable, Transparent, Responsive, Effective/Efficient, Equitable, and Rule of Law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Good Governance is a concept defined by international organizations (like the UN and World Bank) as the process whereby public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources in an efficient and equitable manner.

Step 1: Evaluating the core pillars.
Standard characteristics of Good Governance include:
• A. Participatory: Involvement of all stakeholders in decision-making.
• B. Accountable: Requirement for officials to be answerable for their actions.
• D. Transparent: Free flow of information and processes that are easy to understand.

Step 2: Rejecting "Majoritarian" (C).
Good governance is Consensus-oriented and inclusive. "Majoritarianism" implies the dominance of the majority at the possible expense of minority rights, which contradicts the principle of Equitable and Inclusive governance required for "Good" governance.

Step 3: Final Tally.
A, B, and D are the correct characteristics.