Chandler Good Government Index | 27 Apr 2021

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Recently, India has been ranked 49^th in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI).

• Finland has topped the list.

Key Points

• About:
  • The CGGI is released by the Chandler Institute of Governance which is a private nonprofit organization headquartered in Singapore.
  • The Index classifies 104 countries in terms of government capabilities and outcomes.
  • Each country is measured across over 50 open data points. The index focuses on seven pillars:
    • Leadership and foresight.
    • Robust laws and policies.
    • Strong institutions.
    • Financial stewardship.
    • Attractive marketplace.
    • Global influence and reputation.
    • Helping people rise.
• Objective:
  • It supports government leaders and public officers worldwide in nation building and strengthening public institutional capacity through training, research and advisory work.
  • It also shares tools and frameworks for effective policymaking, and empowers nations to provide better public services for citizens.
• Performance of South Asian Countries:
  • India ranked 49^th, Sri Lanka 74^th, Pakistan 90^th and Nepal 92^nd.
• Indian Initiatives for Good Governance:
  • Good Governance Index:
    • It has been launched by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions to determine the status of governance in the country.
    • It assesses the impact of various interventions taken up by the State Government and UTs.
  • Good Governance Day:
    • It is celebrated annually on 25^th December to mark the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
    • Its aim is to create awareness of accountability in government among the citizens of India.
  • National e-Governance Plan:
    • It has the vision to “make all government services accessible to the common man in his locality, through common service delivery outlets and ensure efficiency, transparency & reliability of such services at affordable costs to realize the basic needs of the common man.”
  • Right to Information Act, 2005:
    • It plays an effective role in ensuring transparency in governance.
  • Other Initiatives:
    • Setting up of NITI Aayog, Make in India programme, Lokpal, etc.

Governance

• About:
  • It is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented).
  • Governance can be used in several contexts such as corporate governance, international governance, national governance and local governance.
• Good Governance:
  • It is an approach to government that is committed to creating a system founded in justice and peace that protects individual’s human rights and civil liberties.
• Eight Characteristics of Good Governance as Identified by the United Nations:

Source:TH