Good governance and transparency

IT is both interesting and frightening to hear and read what is transpiring in our country concerning pressing social and political issues.
I am neither for the Government nor the Opposition, but on behalf of the silent majority, I want to discuss some ideas on the direction they should be taking concerning the issues of justice and governance for Papua New Guinea.
The concept of governance is as old as civilization. Simply put, governance is the process of decision-making.
It can be used in several contexts such as corporate governance, international governance, national governance or local governance.
Good governance has eight major characteristics: Follows the rule of law, is participatory, is transparent, is responsive, is equitable and inclusive and is accountable.
It cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.
Not only governmental institutions, but the private sector and civil society organisations must also be accountable to the public and their institutional stakeholders in their decisions or actions.
It should be clear that good governance is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in its totality.
Very few countries and societies have come close to achieving good governance in its totality. However, to ensure sustainable human development, actions must be taken to work towards this ideal.

Eric Mumson Piuk
Gerehu Stage 4, NCD