GOVERNANCE

Governance has been defined to refer to structures and processes that are designed to ensure accountability transparency responsiveness rule of law stability equity and inclusiveness empowerment and broad-based participation. Governance also represents the norms values and rules of the game through which public affairs are managed in a manner that is transparent participatory inclusive and responsive. Governance therefore can be subtle and may not be easily observable. In a broad sense governance is about the culture and institutional environment in which citizens and stakeholders interact among themselves and participate in public affairs.