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2015 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

7. The Relevance of the Concept of Good Governance: Revisiting Goals, Agendas and Strategies

Author : Akbar Ali Khan

Published in: Governance in South, Southeast, and East Asia

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Against the backdrop of debates on the relevance of good governance, this chapter examines the goals, agendas and implementation strategies of governance. First, it traces the evolution of the concept of good governance. According to proponents of good governance, the most important goal of governance is to stimulate economic development. Second, it examines the relationship between good governance and economic growth. In this connection, special emphasis is on the experiences of China, India and Bangladesh. Finally, it analyzes agendas and strategies for good governance.

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Metadata
Title
The Relevance of the Concept of Good Governance: Revisiting Goals, Agendas and Strategies
Author
Akbar Ali Khan
Copyright Year
2015
Book
Governance in South, Southeast, and East Asia

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-15217-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-15218-9

Copyright Year: 2015

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15218-9_7