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Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC)
The GSDRC Exchange holds vast governance resources to meet the growing demand for governance advice and expertise. (GSDRC: 28 January 2010) More info >>
Governance for the future - democracy and development in least developed countries
This UNDP report identifies and analyses the key issues related to the realisation good governance goals in least developed countries (LDC). (: 2006) More info >>
Governance, development and aid effectiveness - a quick guide to complex relationships
Investigates styles of governance in developing countries, and how they styles affect the development process, priorities, effectiveness and roles for donors in governance. (Overseas Development Institute: March 2006) More info >>
AustraliaÂ’s governance aid - evaluating evolving norms and objectives
This paper examines the origins of governance, its various conceptual forms, and its meaning within the context of the Australian aid program. (Crawford School: January 2006) More info >>
Governance indicators
A collection of publications and resources on governance indicators developed by UNDP. (United Nations Development Program) More info >>
Foundations of governance
A comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of good governance in the Australian public sector. (Australian Public Service Commission: 2005) More info >>
Governance Matters IV: Governance Indicators for 1996–2004
A new report from the World Bank containing the updated and expanded set of worldwide Governance Indicators for 209 countries and territories. (World Bank: May 2005) More info >>
Democracy, interdependence, international organisations and Asian security debates
Policy and governance discussion paper: Drawing on recent liberal peace and Asian security research, this article assesses the relevance of prominent "Kantian" hypotheses for understanding the international politics of Asia. (Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government: 2004) More info >>
Good governance: guiding principles for implementation
The publication identifies guiding principles to implement good governance featuring experiences from the Asia-Pacific region. (AusAID: 13 August 2000) More info >>
Joint forum accountable governance background paper
This AusAID background paper highlights examples of legal reform and public sector audit projects that promote transparent and accountable governance. (The Australian National University Centre for Democratic Insitutions: 14 May 2003) More info >>
Sustainability and good governance: monitoring, participation and process
This paper links sustainability and good governance using Australian local government indicators. (University of Technology, Sydney Centre for Local Government: 01 December 2003) More info >>
United Nation Development Programme good governance priorities
This section of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) policy document identifies their priorities to support good governance for sustainable human development. (United Nations Development Programme: 17 June 2001) More info >>
DigitalGovernance.org Initiative
The DigitalGovernance.org Initiative is a network to develop electronic governance projects. (DigitalGovernance.org) More info >>
Asian Development Bank governance strategies
The Asian Development Bank site's good governance section features news and events, action plans, initatives, practices, assessment toolkits and related publications. (Asian Development Bank) More info >>
e-governance in developing countries
A paper supporting electronic interactions between government, business and citizens to improve democratic, government and business aspects of good governance. (International institute for communication and development) More info >>