Good Governance: an idealist idea? (original) (raw)

The concept of 'good governance' emerged in the 1980s alongside the promotion of democracy and development, yet it has faced significant criticism for its lack of formalization and overly simplistic application across diverse contexts. This paper argues against the notion of a universal governance model and instead advocates for a modular approach that considers the unique characteristics of different countries, ultimately highlighting the shortcomings of the current governance paradigm propagated by international agencies.