Good governance: meaning, principles, characteristics and limitations in democratic societies

Abstract

A new concept has been introduced in public administration - good governance. The term good governance is difficult to define. But in the 1980s, researchers have been working hard to achieve the lofty ideal of good governance, and by the turn of the 21st century, the concept of good governance has become an integral part of public administration. Good governance is considered today as a paradigm of public administration, because it is committed to regulating political power, to supporting governance aimed at ensuring the general well-being of citizens and less so of representatives of political parties. The term has broader implications and includes both the activities of government and other organizations, public or private. The premise is that public policies and objectives require cooperation actions between different actors.It is mentioned that the current era (21st century) can be aptly called an era of good governance. Thus, this article examines the essence of the concept of good governance, the principles, characteristics and limitations of good governance in democratic societies.