Day-15 Answer Writing Challenge : Model Answer

Question: What steps are needed for bringing out Good Governance? (4 marks, 60 words)

Answer:

Introduction:

Good Governance’ implies positive attributes and values associated with the quality of governance.

Body:

Various steps needed for bringing out Good Governance are as follows:

• Reorienting priorities of the State through appropriate investment in human needs.
• Provision of social safety nets for the poor and marginalized sections of the society.
• By including citizens from the beginning, it will be easier for officials to develop cooperation and discover frustrations that the public has with governance.
• Introducing appropriate reforms in the functioning of legislative organs and increasing their effectiveness.

Body:

• Enhancing Civil Services capacity through appropriate reform measures that matches performance and accountability.
• Forging new alliances with civil society and evolving a new framework for Government- Business cooperation.
• Implementing changes to governance require effective and clear communication in order to optimize resources and avoid confusion or distrust from the public.
• Issues within governance can be addressed and made more efficient through technology.
• From taxes to voting and banking, cities can find governance solutions easier to implement by innovating with technology
• They simply need to invest in the new infrastructure.