The purpose of this study is to examine the role of civics and ethical education in building the good behaviour of citizens and making them active participants in the development of democratic governance in ethiopia. Finally, what rules ethiopia could possibly borrow from the corporate governance rules of germany will be shown. To achieve this purpose, the researcher employed qualitative methodology. Therefore, given the negative effects of corruption, in order to strategize good governance in developing countries the world bank, international monetary fund. Major donors and international financial institutions are increasingly basing their aid. Although politics is the driving force behind devolution in most countries, fortunately, decentralization may be one of those instances where good politics and economics may serve the same end. Although the ancient, aboriginal population of what is now ethiopia were cushitic language speakers, the culture that came to be identified with ethiopia came from arabia, probably as early as. In ethiopia almost all regions have endorsed the legal frameworks to introduce hospital boards and health center governing bodiesmanagement committees. The second and last part of the article attempts to sort out the major challenges that have prevented the realization of good governance in ethiopia during the reign of eprdf in the last two decades.
This can only be result from understanding of the historical, cultural and. Situated in the horn of africa, ethiopia is bordered by eritrea to the north, sudan to the west, kenya to the south, somalia to the east and djibouti to the northeast. In international development, good governance is a way of measuring how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources in a preferred way. It therefore uses secondary sources of data such as text books, journals, magazines. Governance and development thematic think piece undesa, undp, unesco the views expressed in this paper are those of the signing agencies and do not necessarily reflect the views of the united nations. Pdf challenges of good governance in ethiopia fikre fikadu.
Governance and by extension, good governance, is applicable to all sections of society such as the government, legislature, judiciary, the media, the private sector, the corporate sector etc. The brief about ethiopian good governance and continuation issue what ethiopia was fought to have a todays an authentic good governance and potentiality of individual leaderships like a prime minister of current ethiopia and other many confidential leaders that have the wish for the common good of its people and country at heart. In fact, because the two concepts rely on very different criteria, it is not clear that, in the discourse, good governance includes democracy. Good governance practice for cooperative development in. What ethiopia was fought to have a todays an authentic good governance and potentiality of individual leaderships like a prime minister of current ethiopia and other many confidential leaders that have the wish for the common good of its people and country at heart. Constitutionalism and democratic governance in africa. Ethiopias level of achieving good governance has been one of the lowest even by africans context.
In the first part of the article, i outlined the major policy framework constraints that prevented the emergence of well functioning system of good governance in ethiopia. The concept and issues of good governance is linked to human history. Since its inception in 1961, usaid has provided assistance to ethiopia. However, to ensure sustainable human development, actions must be taken to work towards this ideal with the aim of. Good governance on the ground in ethiopia the global journal. It is intended to make the teaching and learning process a.
Very few countries and societies have come close to achieving good governance in its totality. Good governance is a dismal performance in the ethiopian public sector. Pdf ethiopian public administration, governance and. In america, capitalism is a system where a huge number of independent corporations compete with each. Haile selassie and franklin delano roosevelt developed an. The concept good governance emerged as a development agenda by world bank twenty years ago. Nor do discussions of good governance usually mention elections, whether democratic or otherwise. The quest for good governance in the ethiopian public sector. Health facility governance in the ethiopian health system. To do this the researcher used pragmatic paradigm, mixed research approach. The study shows that currently ngocsos are primarily engaged in addressing the root causes of poverty and vulnerability, as well as helping to build institutions for good governance and democracybuilding. Political legitimacy through periodic free and fair election during which results are.
Abstract the purpose of this paper was to assess the challenges of good governance in ethiopia. We would all be better off, and citizens of many developing countries would be much better off, if public life were conducted within institutions that were fair, judicious, transparent, accountable, participatory. Good governance in ethiopia pdf free download as pdf file. Ethiopia can prosper only if she has good governance the united nations development programme and other international lending institutions define governance as the exercise of power or authority political, economic, administrative or otherwise to manage a countrys resources and affairs. Hence fore, in this paper transparency and responsiveness. This activity strengthens the ability of ethiopian law enforcement authorities to improve the security sector workforce by enhancing accountability structures and setting standards for operating procedures.
Good governance the concept in the last twenty years, the concepts of governance and good governance have become widely used in both the academic and donor communities. Good governance practices in the training and academic. Accordingly, secondary sources, such as books, journal. Route for sustainable development in ethiopia academic journals. Good governance in africa 2 countries have experienced the same problems, and that even the economic powerhouse of south africa is heading down zimbabwes path, suggests there might be something wrong with the democratic system inherited by african nations.
Pdf the importance of the rule of law in governance. Anthropologists believe that east africas great rift valley is the site of humankinds origins. Ethiopia, this paper assesses the challenges of good governance via selecting of a case study woreda. This paper discusses about the prevalence of good governance in some selected public institutions of kemisie town, amhara region, ethiopia. Consequently, chapter 7, by morck and nakamura, takes the form of a narrative history more than do many of the other contributions to this volume. The main purpose of this study is to undertake an academic assessment on the practice of prevailing decentralization in ensuring good governance at local government in ethiopia. Via the biannual joinedup justice forum, the activity also provides a platform for justice sector and law enforcement professionals to discuss and reach consensus on common issues connected to. The significance and practice of good governance in addis ababa. The concept good governance emerged as a development agenda by world bank. In the mi ddle east, public administration is the central part of the governm ent.
Democracy, human rights, and governance ethiopia u. The project partnered with lead international, an international ngo, to produce a set of. Corporate governance is a broad term defines the methods, structure and the processes of a company in which the business and affairs of the company managed and directed. Bad governance is being increasingly regarded as one of the root causes of all evil within our societies. Enhancing the status of human rights protection and systems of good governance in ethiopia. The people and government of ethiopia believe that the second gtp would move the country to a position where it can shoulder to ensure its vision of becoming a country where civil and democratic rights are respected, rule of law and good governance are ensured, citizens safety and security is guaranteed and the society is ethical and free. Politicalwhen we talk of good governance in the context of ethiopia the need for political reforms occupies the most prominent place. Development management, addis ababa university during the year 2017 as part of. Details on the origins of all the peoples that make up the population of highland ethiopia were still matters for research and debate in the early 1990s. This can only result from an understanding of the historical, cultural and social. Rethinking corporate governance in ethiopia by minga.
Japan the history of corporate governance in japan is more complicated and variegated than in any other major country. The challenges of leadership and governance in africa. The 1989 world bank study, subsaharan africa from crisis to sustainable growth 1, indicated good governance as a public service that is efficient, a judicial system that is reliable, and an administration that is accountable to the public. This module is the first part of the course on governance and development. The role, composition and remuneration of boards of directors in share companies hussein ahmed tura abstract good corporate governance is an important pillar of the market economy and it enhances investor confidence. Good governance on the ground in ethiopia global journal. These two traditions have dissimilar conceptualisations. In line with this, good governance allows for sound and efficient management of resources for equitable and sustainable development. Ethiopia, governance, good governance, challenges of good. Role of civics and ethical education for the development. Although located in the tropics its high altitudes give much of it a temperate climate. Very recently, there was a live broadcast on ethiopian television focused on a study report on good governance in the ethiopian public sector.
The brief about ethiopian good governance and continuation issue. A history of corporate governance around the world. Ethiopian history origins and the early periods early populations and neighboring states. Pdf challenges and prospects of good governance in. The global history of corporate governance an introduction randall k. Pdf challenges of good governance in ethiopia fikre. The report highlighted that the absence of good governance is prevalent in all sectors and regions without any variation.
Educational decentralization and school governance in. Decentralization of power and local autonomy in ethiopian. Ethiopia can prosper only if she has good governance the united nations development programme and other international lending institutions define governance as the exercise of power or authority political, economic, administrative or otherwise to. Ethiopias 2015 civil society organization sustainability score was the second lowest in subsaharan africa. The landmark of good governance in order to bring sustainable development in.
Attract new members and retain the existing however such practice is lacking in the sample. While election of new leadership of the ruling party has brought forth a surge of optimism in most quarters that democratic space will expand, stability is still fragile as ethnic and identitybased conflict prevails. Conclusion good governance is essential for sustainability of cooperatives. Good governance can enhance capacity building in government for poverty reduction strategies. Ethiopia, this paper assesses the challenges of good governance via. In light of serious problems of good governance in ethiopia, the article attempts to assess the fault lines that have hindered the emergence of system of good governance in. The governance reform agenda is strong, but its success will largely depend on the adequacy of implementation capacity, political commitment, and incentives of the different actors. Governance is the process of decisionmaking and the process by which decisions are implemented or not implemented. Morck and lloyd steier 1 to whom dare we entrust corporate governance. Free amharic books online in pdf free download marzeneb technology. Governance, in the world of globalization and competition, matters in accelerating development and in reducing poverty particularly in most developing. The twelve ethical principles in ethiopian civil service have.
Ethiopias human development index score has steadily increased over the past decade, but its participation and human rights score has remained stagnant. Public accountability and transparency are as relevant for the one as for the other. The brief about ethiopian good governance and continuation. Ethiopia is a nation with a long, venerable and complex history. Good governance in addis ababa city, the case of bole subcity is his own work and. Csosngos in ethiopia partners in development and good. Although the government of ethiopia exhibits a strong political will to ascertain good governance in the country articulately in the upcoming gtp 2, period, there are huge challenges and hurdles. Ethiopian relationship was first established in 1903 and remained in good standing until the italian occupation in 1935.
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