The true test of 'good' governance is the degree to which it delivers on the promise of human rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. In summary, good governance relates to the political and institutional processes and outcomes that are necessary to achieve the goals of development. While there is no internationally agreed definition of 'good governance', it may span the following topics: full respect of human rights, the rule of law, effective participation, multi-actor partnerships, political pluralism, transparent and accountable processes and institutions, an efficient and effective public sector, legitimacy, access to knowledge, information and education, political empowerment of people, equity, sustainability, and attitudes and values that foster responsibility, solidarity and tolerance. From a human rights perspective it refers primarily to the process whereby public institutions conduct public affairs, manage public resources and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance adds a normative or evaluative attribute to the process of governing. Governance refers to all processes of governing, the institutions, processes and practices through which issues of common concern are decided upon and regulated.
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