The term governance deals with the processes and systems by which an organization or society operate. Frequently a government is established to administer these processes and systems.
The word derives from Latin origins that suggest the notion of 'steering'. This sense of 'steering' a society can be contrasted with the traditional 'top-down' approach of governments 'driving' society or the distinction between 'power to' in contrast to governments 'power over'.
Meanings
The
World Bank defines governance as
- the exercise of political authority and the use of institutional resources to manage society's problems and affairs.
An alternate definition suggests that governance is
- the use of institutions, structures of authority and even collaboration to allocate resources and coordinate or control activity in society or the economy.
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off to an FE Governance meeting in Ty Hywel, down the Bay like innit!
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