1. Ethics and Governance
Governance 3

2. Readings Public sector governance
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3. Democracy vs. Governance
Democracy: how power is obtained through elections and institutions
Governance: how power is exercised and checked

4. Public Sector Governance: Three Es
Economy: value for money, on budget and on time
Efficiency: maximum output for a given input
Effectiveness: does the organization deliver?

5. Stakeholders in the Public Sector
Taxation is mandatory, not a “customer” decision
Many claims to balance
Level of taxation might be disputed
Taxpayer might not be beneficiary of spending
Some stakeholders have weak or no voice

6. Public Sector Governance: External Oversight Bodies
Compliance with government rules
Ensure organization is well run and meets established performance targets
Budget negotiations and monitoring
Senior appointments and performance monitoring

7. Governance and Development: Economic Dimension
Property rights
Transparency of economic transactions
Freedom of information
Public sector management
Rule of law

8. Governance and Development: Political Dimension
Government legitimacy
Human rights
Rule of law
Government accountability