Establishing Principles of Good Governance to Combat Corruption

Abstract

The last decades of the last century witnessed a broad global reform trend that included various social, political and economic aspects. This trend coincided with the rapid changes that the world witnessed in light of the collapse of barriers between countries because of what is called globalization. The International Monetary Fund, the focus has been on managing the state in order to improve levels of development, combat corruption, improve the performance of institutions, activate legal systems, and establish the principle of transparency in the management of state resources...etc. Hence the call to establish the principles of good governance that work on the good management of state resources and confronting and combating corruption, as well as the abuse of power.

The issue of good governance has taken on great importance, as it has become a priority for decision-makers all over the world. It has also become a key guarantor for transforming growth into sustainable development that envisages a degree of justice, accountability and legitimacy that responds to the aspirations of individuals and meets their needs, as well as the establishment of the rule of law.

Hence, we will try - God willing - through this paper to highlight the role of establishing the principles of good governance in a country, in eliminating the phenomenon of corruption, and from it we will try to address the following points:

The concept of good governance.

Principles and rules of good governance.

Dimensions and components of good governance.

Good governance and combating corruption.