
Governance refers to the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented and practiced through which issues of common concern are decided upon and regulated. Good governance adds a normative or evaluative attribute to the process of governing as it is the process of measuring how public institution conduct public
affairs and manage public resources and guarantee the realization of human rights in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard for the rule of law. This centers the responsibility of governments and governing bodies to meet the needs of the masses as opposed to select groups in society as well as catering for the
respect of human rights, the rule of law, effective participation, multi-actor partnerships, political pluralism, transparent and accountable processes and institutions, an efficient and effective public sector, legitimacy, access to knowledge, information and education, political empowerment of people, equity, sustainability, and attitudes
and values that foster responsibility, solidarity and tolerance.
From a human rights perspective it refers primarily to the process whereby public institutions conduct public affairs, manage public resources and guarantee the realization of human rights relating to the political and institutional processes and outcomes that are necessary to achieve the goals of development. The true test of 'good' governance
is the degree to which it delivers on the promise of human rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. The key question is: are the institutions of governance effectively guaranteeing the right to health, adequate housing, sufficient food, quality education, fair justice and personal security?
Why we Care!
Uganda’s National Development Plan stipulates democracy, good governance and accountability as development priorities. Getting genuine democracy, good governance and accountability remains hindered by the low level of citizen participation, inadequate support and education priority areas for the citizens, limited levels of awareness and appreciation
of the democratic principles by the leaders especially at the local level. Enforcing and demanding of accountability by the community members from their leaders is almost impossible and even many elect leaders in Uganda have limited knowledge and awareness of their roles and responsibilities on the part of elected representatives which limits their
ability to deliver effectively on their mandate. People are less informed or less empowered, unable to monitor the actions of their leaders due to limited opportunities for education and exposure in leadership tenets of good governance and democratic accountability. There are limited platforms for interaction between elected leaders and citizens.
Uganda faces crucial challenges in delivering inclusive quality health services delivery due to problems of good governance issues like, transparency, accountability and zero- tolerance to corruption. There is a system of patronage and nepotism from government organizations, no mobilization of the society to support the system of rule of law and
non-improved bureaucratic and procedures of work to effect good services deliveries. Effective local governance can be a key pathway to solving the various challenges in development at the global level. The biggest example is, of course, towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda or what we know as the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as
addressing crucial issues such as climate change. Therefore, being the closest to its communities, local and regional governments have the advantage of putting people at the center of every decision-making process.
Local and regional governments must demonstrate on a daily basis the potential that action based on proximity has to contribute to solving major global challenges. GRONET believes that the development and improvement of people’s living conditions should be undertaken primarily at the local level. We strive to achieve decentralization as a way to
democratize public governance at all levels.
Our commitment to Good Governance
GRONET advocates for the narrowing of knowledge gaps, promoting opportunities for networking and collaboration with different civil society actors, conducting effective grass roots civil education, building independent judiciaries, advocating for security sector reforms, improved service delivery, transparency of government
accounts, decentralization, civil and political rights, government responsiveness and ‘forward vision’, stability of the regulatory environment for private sector activities, gaining deeper understanding of the community challenges and providing the necessary information, social support, services with respect to people views and aspirations.
We also aim to minimize corruption, take into account the opinions of minorities, amplify the voices of the oppressed people in the decision-making process, and respond actively to the needs of the community now and in the future. We put much more concern that any information related to the policy can be accessed by everyone, especially those who
are directly affected by the policy and every decision-making process by the government institutions must be able to produce decisions that meet every community need.
We address citizens' needs, grievances, and feedback promptly, adapting policies to changing circumstances and demands as well as ensuring fair representation, non-discrimination, and participation of diverse groups in governance structures and decision-making.
We aim to ensure that our values are shared among our members. This strength is the driver of our aim to secure a more permanent seat at the national table, to ensure the local perspectives and points of view of local and regional governments play a part in the national decision-making processes and in the implementation on the ground of the national agendas.
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Good governance is essential for fostering trust, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in public and private institutions. By upholding key principles, implementing best practices, engaging citizens, and combating corruption, societies can ensure that governance systems serve the interests of all stakeholders, promote sustainable development, increased
responsiveness on policies and programs hence upholding the rule of law.
We believe that implementing good governance is not as easy as it sounds because there are only a few countries that have proven successful in implementing it in their governance. GRONET believes that vertical integration of national policies with local level implementation is key to enable greater impact in building a sustainable and resilient communities.
It is important as we are aware of the challenges that communities and governments face in terms of technical, institutional, and financial capacity, which can be tackled when they are given a good enabling environment
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