Principles Of Good Governance And The Ombudsman

Author : Alberto Castro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Ombudspersons
ISBN : 178068780X

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Principles of Good Governance and the Ombudsman by Alberto Castro Pdf

The main purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which, through the performance of (indirect) normative functions and the application of principles of good governance as assessment standards, the ombudsman institution can contribute to improving the legal quality of the government while enhancing the legitimacy of the administration and the democratic system as a whole.The study is conducted from a comparative perspective, exploring the performance of the Dutch, UK, Spanish and Peruvian Ombudsmen. They are analysed with the aim to determine how far these ombudsmen, although of different types and belonging to different legal traditions, share the same values and apply similar normative standards that can be traced back to principles of good governance. The Peruvian ombudsman is examined as a case study of the institutions evolving role in new democracies in Latin America. This reflects the wider process of the ombudsman 's hybridisation worldwide, and how its functions and assessment standards have been adapted to the evolution of the constitutional state, not least through application of the principles of good governance, which operate at the constitutional level, as a new source of legitimacy.By primarily focusing on the steering function regarding the promotion of good administration rather than the protective function of the institution, the study concludes that the ombudsmans activities result in changed and improved public administration, which are often underappreciated in the legal literature. The legal approach to good governance provides the conceptual framework for evaluating the performance of the institution.

Author : Linda C. Reif
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004273962

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Ombuds Institutions, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System by Linda C. Reif Pdf

This book uses comparative law and comparative international law approaches to explore the role of human rights ombuds, classic-based ombuds and other types of ombuds institutions in human rights protection and promotion, their methods of application of international and domestic human rights law and their roles in strengthening good governance. It highlights the increasing importance of national human rights ombuds institutions globally and their roles as national human rights institutions (NHRIs).

Author : Sam Agere
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0850926297

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Promoting Good Governance by Sam Agere Pdf

This book aims to show that a strong and achieving public service is a necessary condition for a competitively successful nation. The concept of good governance is linked with institutionalised values such as democracy, observance of human rights and greater effectiveness of the public sector.

Author : Charles L. Howard
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 1604427787

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The Organizational Ombudsman by Charles L. Howard Pdf

This book provides a detailed rationale for the creation of ombudsman offices; suggestions for structuring and documenting an ombudsman program and how to address issues that arise in litigation; a comprehensive presentation of various legal issues associated with organizational ombudsman programs;and numerous examples of how ombudsmen function in their organizations to illustrate how they are effective in addressing issues that people would not otherwise raise.

Author : Linda C. Reif
Publisher : Springer
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789401759328

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The Ombudsman, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System by Linda C. Reif Pdf

This book uses comparative law and comparative international law approaches to explore the role of human rights ombuds, classic-based ombuds and other types of ombuds institutions in human rights protection and promotion, their methods of application of international and domestic human rights law and their roles in strengthening good governance. It highlights the increasing importance of national human rights ombuds institutions globally and their roles as national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Chapters address: ombuds institutions as mechanisms to strengthen democratic, horizontal and vertical accountability, the rule of law and good governance; national human rights ombuds institutions as NHRIs; the investigatory, litigation, promotional and other powers of human rights and classic-based ombuds and their methods for applying international and domestic human rights law; ombuds institutions and the protection and promotion of international children's rights; national human rights ombuds additional mandates as OPCAT national preventive mechanisms, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Article 33(2) framework mechanisms and EU national equality bodies; human rights ombuds and business and human rights; ombuds institutions, gender and women's rights; the European Ombudsman and human rights; national human rights ombuds and other ombuds models by region, accompanied by case studies on national human rights ombuds; and the legal and extra-legal factors affecting ombuds institutional effectiveness.

Author : Henk Addink
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780192578013

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Good Governance by Henk Addink Pdf

This book explores the creation, development, and impact of the concept of 'good governance'. It argues that, alongside the ideas of the rule of law and democracy, good governance acts as a third conceptual cornerstone of the modern state. Good governance can be viewed as a multilevel concept influenced by regional and international legal developments while being grounded in national administrative law. The book presents six principles of good governance: properness, transparency, participation, effectiveness, accountability, and human rights. The development of each of these principles on the national level is explored in a wide range of European contexts, and in Australia, Canada, and South Africa. As well as offering a fully up-to-date and comprehensive overview of administrative law in different jurisdictions, the book compares the implementation of the principles of good governance, taking into account international and European administrative law developments.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814475402

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Dynamic Governance by Anonim Pdf

Author : Melanie Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135212261

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Centralized Enforcement, Legitimacy and Good Governance in the EU by Melanie Smith Pdf

Article 226 EC is the central mechanism of enforcement in the EC Treaty, and remains unchanged since the original Treaty of Rome. This book examines Article 226 in the light of contemporary debates including concepts such as democracy, legitimacy, good administration and good governance in the EU.

Author : Alina Mungiu-Pippidi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107113923

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The Quest for Good Governance by Alina Mungiu-Pippidi Pdf

A passionate examination of why international anti-corruption fails to deliver results and how we should understand and build good governance.

Author : Jo Harris-Wehling,Jill C. Feasley,Carroll L. Estes
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Long-term care facilities
ISBN : NAP:13830

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Real People, Real Problems by Jo Harris-Wehling,Jill C. Feasley,Carroll L. Estes Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264173705

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OECD Principles of Corporate Governance by OECD Pdf

These principles of corporate governance, endorsed by the OECD Council at Ministerial level in 1999, provide guidelines and standards to insure inclusion, accountability and abilit to attract capital.

Author : Deirdre Curtin,Ramses A. Wessel
Publisher : Intersentia nv
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : 9789050953818

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Good Governance and the European Union by Deirdre Curtin,Ramses A. Wessel Pdf

This book approaches the notion of good governance from three different angles. First it establishes whether it is a meaningful notion at all by taking a closer look at the parameters of good governance. Secondly, the authors look at the institutional translation of the criteria of good governance. In a third dimension, the concept may be analysed in relation to a number of substantive issues.

Author : Howard Whitton
Publisher : Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015062439727

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Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Sector by Howard Whitton Pdf

Conflicts of interest in both the public and private sectors have become a major matter of public concern world-wide. The OECD Guidelines define a conflict of interest as occurring when a public official has private-capacity interests which could improperly influence the performance of their official duties and responsibilities. However, identifying a specific conflict of interest in practice can be difficult. And resolving the conflicting interests appropriately in a particular case is something that most people find even more challenging. The Toolkit focuses on specific techniques, resources and strategies for: Identifying, managing and preventing conflict-of-interest situations more effectively; and Increasing integrity in official decision-making, which might be compromised by a conflict of interest. This Toolkit provides non-technical, practical help to enable officials to recognise problematic situations and help them to ensure that integrity and reputation are not compromised. The tools themselves are provided in generic form. They are based on examples of sound conflict-of-interest policy and practice drawn from various OECD member and non-member countries. They have been designed for adaptation to suit countries with different legal and administrative systems. FURTHER READING: Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Service: OECD Guidelines and Country Experiences

Author : Nikos Vogiatzis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137573957

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The European Ombudsman and Good Administration in the European Union by Nikos Vogiatzis Pdf

This book explores the work of the European Ombudsman and her or his contribution to holding the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies to account, through examination of complaints on maladministration, own-initiative inquiries and other proactive efforts. It considers the Ombudsman’s current institutional and constitutional position and her or his ‘method’ of dealing with complaints, and unravels the depth of subject matters that fall under the Ombudsman’s remit. A separate chapter focuses on transparency and access to documents. The last part of the book critically reflects upon the present mandate and practice of the Ombudsman, and discusses a number of possible proposals for improvement. This work has interdisciplinary appeal and will engage scholars in law, political science and public administration, as well as EU and national policy-makers.

Author : Klaus Deininger,Harris Selod,Anthony Burns
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780821387580

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The Land Governance Assessment Framework by Klaus Deininger,Harris Selod,Anthony Burns Pdf

Increased global demand for land posits the need for well-designed country-level land policies to protect long-held rights, facilitate land access and address any constraints that land policy may pose for broader growth. While the implementation of land reforms can be a lengthy process, the need to swiftly identify key land policy challenges and devise responses that allow the monitoring of progress, in a way that minimizes conflicts and supports broader development goals, is clear. The Land Governance Assessment Framework (LGAF) makes a substantive contribution to the land sector by providing a quick and innovative tool to monitor land governance at the country level. The LGAF offers a comprehensive diagnostic tool that covers five main areas for policy intervention: Legal and institutional framework; Land use planning, management and taxation; Management of public land; Public provision of land information; and Dispute resolution and conflict management. The LGAF assesses these areas through a set of detailed indicators that are rated on a scale of pre-coded statements (from lack of good governance to good practice). While land governance can be highly technical in nature and tends to be addressed in a partial and sporadic manner, the LGAF posits a tool for a comprehensive assessment, taking into account the broad range of issues that land governance encompasses, while enabling those unfamiliar with land to grasp its full complexity. The LGAF will make it possible for policymakers to make sense of the technical levels of the land sector, benchmark governance, identify areas that require further attention and monitor progress. It is intended to assist countries in prioritizing reforms in the land sector by providing a holistic diagnostic review that can inform policy dialogue in a clear and targeted manner. In addition to presenting the LGAF tool, this book includes detailed case studies on its implementation in five selected countries: Peru, the Kyrgyz Republic, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Tanzania.