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Role of HRD in Improving Governance in the SAARC RegionThe Fundamental Pillars Of GoodGovernance:Transparency, Accountabilityand ParticipationPrem Narayan Aryal, Ph.D.The Context• Good governance is about utilizing power andresources in a way that maximizes the welfare ofthe people.• "Governance applies to the exercise of power ina variety of institutional context, the object ofwhich is to direct control and regulate activitiesin the interest of people as citizens, voters andworkers.“ -RobinsonDefining Good Governance• For good governance, those in office, especially the elected ones,must represent the concern, values and needs of the citizens theyserve.• Political leaders must have the vision to outline their goals and makethe government nibble in the right direction• People's representation and their collaborative efforts for publicwelfare.• Not a matter of "luxury" rather it should be regarded as a "vitalnecessity for development“• It needs vision, commitment and sincere efforts on the part of theleadersThe Goals of GovernanceNational securityRules of lawPublic access to informationCitizen participation in civic bodiesDelivery of public goods and servicesPeaceful resolution of conflictPre-Requisites of Good Governance• Promotion of the rule of law• Political and social rights• Efficient public administration• Sound economic policies• Supporting the civil societies• Positive attitude• Selflessness, integrity and honesty• Objectivity• Accountability and transparency• Communicative and accessible• Cordial leadership with excellent behaviorImpacts of Good Governance• Economic well-being of the citizens• Their sense of security• Belongingness• Exercise of political power with thereflection of citizens' interest55