GOVERNANCE

 defined as the exercise of political, ec0nomic

and administrative authority in the
management of a country at all levels
(UNDP).
 in the public sector, the governance’s
perspective extends beyond traditional
players and looks at the development of a
broad range of non-state actors including
business, media, civil society and faith based
groups.
 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

Transparency of government
Simplicity of Procedures
Responsibility
Fight against Corruption
Individual Freedom and Collective Expressions
Independence of the Legal System
Good Governance – is the science of decision making
and the exercise of power and authority so that society
is able to manage its development processes and
resolve social conflict.
 WHAT IS E-GOVERNANCE?

E-governance or electronic governance is the

delivery of government services and information to the
public using electronic means. Such means is called
Information Technology. IT in government facilitates an
efficient, speedy and transparent process for
disseminating information to the public and other
agencies, and for performing government
administration activities.
 IMPORTANCE OF E-GOVERNANCE

can address fundamental problems like

unemployment and low productivity as well as the
deteriorating quality of education and manpower
development
would effect greater transparency in government
operations, increase the capacity of public sector
organizations and foster pro-active participations of
citizens in government
can transform relations with citizens, businesses and
other arms of government in the delivery of services
 I-GOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT

I-governance or Integrity-based governance is not

about e-governance alone. I-governance is largely about
leadership values and principles that can make or break
governance framework for development.
It does not only include the optimum use of
information and technology but involves as well the equally
important functions of integrity, innovation, integration,
interaction, intelligence, impact and inclusion as fundamental
requirements for effective and good governance.
 CONCEPT OF STATE
State is a community of persons, more or
less numerous, permanently occupying a
definite portion of a territory, having a
government of their own to which the great
body of inhabitants render obedience and
enjoying freedom from external control.
Elements: a) people b) territory
c) government d) sovereignty
 GOVERNMENT

 DEFINITION: it is the agency or instrumentality thru which

the will of the state is formulated, expressed and realized

 IMPORTANCE: Government exists and should continue to

exist for the benefit of the people governed. Without an
organized structure of government, anarchy and disorder,
and a general feeling of fear and insecurity will prevail in
society, progress and development will not be possible and
values taken for granted.
Functions of Government:
 1. Constituent functions
 2. Ministrant functions
 3. Doctrine of Parens Patriae

Inherent Powers:
 1. Power of Eminent Domain
 2. Police Power
 3. Power of Taxation
 CLASSIFICATIONS OF GOVERNMENT

 1. As to the number of rulers and their manner of

rulership: (a) Monarchy (b) Aristocracy (c) Democracy
 2. As to the degree of citizens’ participation in
decision making regarding public affairs: (a)
Democracy (b) Dictatorship
 3. As to the relationship between Executive and
Legislative branches of government: (a) Presidential
(b) Parliamentary
 4. As to the territorial distribution of governmental
powers (a) Unitary (b) Federal
 5. As to legitimacy: (a) De Jure (b) De Facto

Kinds of De Facto Government:

1. De Facto Proper
2. Independent Government
3. Government of Paramount Force
 INHERENT RIGHTS OF THE STATE

 1. Right of Existence and Self-Defense

 2. Right of Independence
 3. Right of Equality
 4. Right of Legation