Governance in Public Administration

Governance in public administration is an important topic, but in many countries around the world there is often found a lack of good governance. Zimbabwes public administration is one example that serves as a case in point. As Chikara (2020) points out, there is a great deal of nepotism, back-room dealing, and dishonesty in Zimbabwes government. The leaders lack good governance principles. Good governance principles generally consist of those which serve to keep any organization honest.

Indeed, there are a number of principles that contribute to good governance in public administration. One of the most important is transparency. This means that government actions and decision-making processes should be open and accessible to the public. Another key principle is accountability. This means that government officials and institutions should be accountable to the people they serve. They should be able to justify their actions and decisions, and be held accountable for any mistakes or wrongdoings. The problem in Zimbabwe is that there is little transparency in its national...

It is very difficult for the people to hold its leaders accountable, as there is no system of accountability in place that can do so. Every branch of government is...…and Papaioannou (2014) report, public administrations should be able to show correlation between national institutions and prosperitybut this is not always the case in many states throughout Africa. The idea is that the more government is there to serve and provide, the better off the state should be (Michalopoulos & Papaioannou, 2014). The problem is that institutions set up to help the public end up being led by individuals who do not follow the principles of good governance. In the end, however, good governance is essential for the wellbeing of any society. It ensures that vital services are provided, that taxes are collected fairly, and that…