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Development And Good Governance

 

Every good government and subsequently good governance will ultimately end up in peace, progress, prosperity, advancement and finally development of the people and society at large. Regardless of the type of rule the government is based upon, the fact remains that a leader who is unselfish and considerate, who refuses to be enticed by frivolous and profligate measures and pleasures, and the immediate need to gratify them at the expense of the welfare of  his subjects, will run the affairs of the state with equity and justice. In such cases, development in all ramifications of the society will be inevitable and attainable. This will be achievable because there is a balance in the dispensation of power, authority and justice.

Social and economic transformation leads to socio-economic development. Economically, wealth and natural resources are evenly distributed and equally fair. Scenarios where leaders of countries especially in Africa ‘stash away’ heavy amount of cash running into billions of dollars after looting their nation’s treasuries in Swiss banks to aid and promote their selfish interests and greedy tendencies will be far fetched. 

In an era of good governance, social integration leads to religious tolerance and harmony. Religious sentiments are checked and controlled. In recent past, a report suggested that more than three quarters of the world’s population live in countries with significant restrictions on religion either because of official policies or social hostilities. Also, in a recent ten year period, the number of countries with incidents of abuse against religious minorities nearly doubled. Good governance checks religious fanaticism and intolerance, and will ensure an atmosphere of religious piousness coupled with harmony and acceptance. 

Political growth and transformation leads to socio-political development. Political reforms and policies that make way for leadership credibility, accountability and transparency in a society are put in place. Youth empowerment and youth initiative programs which encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and development actually prepare  these youths for leadership in the future. Good governance defends human rights and also paves way for advocacy, and human rights policies as regards race, diversity, equality and inclusion.

Education development leads to increased levels of literacy in the society. When education is given its rightful authority place in the helm of affairs of the government, development of human resources and capital is eminent. Hence, the sustainable development of that nation cannot be hitched. 

The  impact on the environment is also felt when there is good governance. Environmental policies that ensure continued, conservation and management programs regarding oil exploration activities, waste disposal systems, global warming and climate change, greenhouse effect and air pollution, water pollution, land misuse and land pollution are vigorously adhered to. 

For example, a report on the state of the Dead Sea from the region of Israel, Jordan and Palestine, states that it is shrinking at the rate of one meter per year, and there’s a possibility that it would dry up completely by the year 2050. Officials are already seeking a solution to the problem- one of such is to desalinate water from the Red Sea for human consumption and then pipe the desalination by-product, brine into the Dead Sea. This  depicts an attitude of a good government on environmental issues. 

Finally, there is a sharp correlation between good governance and development. The distinctive qualities are evident in all facets of the society. Peace and conflict resolution programs are also by products of a good government. At a summit held in Havana, Cuba in early 2014, the 33 member  nations of the community of Latin American and Caribbean states declared   their lands to be a peace zone by agreeing to resolve conflicts between themselves without the use of force. A step further to ensure a peaceful sustainable developed region.  






 

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