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Role of HRD in Improving Governance in the SAARC Region2: Nexus between Governance and HRDThe module included:Interrelationship between HRD & governanceRole of HRD institutions in improving governanceHRD interventions for governance in South AsiaNexus between health and HRD3: Good Governance: Issues and Reforms in South AsiaThe main points of discussion in the module included:Fundamental pillars of good governance: accountability, transparency andparticipationMeritocracy and governancePolitical, economic and social aspects of governancePolitical stability and rule of lawDecentralization-a bottom-up approach to HRD and governance4: HRD & Governance Initiatives in South AsiaThe module discussed:Implementation of governance and HRD initiatives by public institutionsand NGOsStrengthening Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for good governanceDeveloping linkages between NGOs and public institutionsProductivity and HRDSustainable development and good governance5: Tracking the Progress towards Good GovernanceMethodologyThe module described:Institutional framework for monitoring and evaluation and good governanceRole of media in governanceGood governance through peace educationSetting criteria for good governance in South AsiaIdentifying indicators and benchmarks for governance in South AsiaRevisiting the reform agenda: suggested course of actionPresentations, discussions and group work were the major strategies used during the trainingcourse. The resource persons facilitated modules of the training course through their presentations. Thecourse also included country report presentations by the participants, highlighting the role of HRD inimproving governance in their respective countries.3