An e-Man

I was reading UN e-Government Survey-2014. In the acknowledgement pages, i found only one name from India- Mr Rajkumar Prasad. I connected him and called for his CV. His CV reflects that he is an e-Man by heart and soul.  He is an assest and right person for our digital India Program. His CV is as given below:
http://unpan3.un.org/egovkb/en-us/Reports/UN-E-Government-Survey-2014

Rajkumar Prasad

B5/2, IInd Floor, Model Town –I, Delhi-110009

email: rajkgalaxy@yahoo.com

Phone   : +91-9810063137    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Objective:

Vision-

eVillage, eTown, eState, eAsia, eAfrica, eAmerica, eAustralia ,eEurope,eWorld),eCitizens, eMunicipality,eMLA, eMP,eParliament, eCabinet, eMinister,eDepartment, eAdministrator, eAdministration with eGrowth with e-Business for Every Citizens in World. Through 4P in eGovernance –Making life Easier and Happier

KEA(Key Experience Area)-

-International cooperation and multilateral diplomacy

-All Member States and the United Nations, collectively, benefit from greater knowledge on how to operate in the multilateral setting and perform effectively and efficiently.

-Diplomatic Negotiation and Public Diplomacy in Multipolar world

-Multilateral Conference/Forum and Diplomacy

-Policy Diplomacy and Partnership in Growth

-Cosmopolitan Diplomacy- Engaging Private Sector, NGO and Academician

-Linking Tourism, Culture, climate (Green Diplomacy) and Economy Diplomacy (Trade and Investment) Health,Water,Agriculture ,food, sanitation, (Sustainable Development Diplomacy for Poverty Eradication) ,Media and eSocial Media Diplomacy Cooperation

-Government to Government Diplomacy

-Digital Diplomacy and Partnership

-Transformational Knowledge for Development

-Public Private People Partnership(4P) Diplomacy

-Regional Diplomacy

-Infrastructure, Economic and Capacity Development

-Political Stability and Political Diplomacy

- Socio-Economy Development through Financial Inclusion and Micro-finance using ICT

Proficiency Forte:

I have 14 years of experience in area of Government as well Multilateral /Bi-Lateral and my role has been advisory for exploring the innovative

I am actively working with various stakeholders such as Policy makers, thinkers, Multilateral  agencies (World Bank, ADB, UN, ITU, UNITAR etc) and advising them on partnering between Industry, Civil Societies and the Government for the maximum benefit of the society

Professional/Work  Experience in e-Governance/ICT:

·               Srijan Solutions Pvt Ltd- January -2000- to October 2003 , Patna-Delhi

Networking with Government and PSUs for use and implantation of e-commerce & e-Governance and its various technologies for e-Government.

·               Alphabet Media Pte Ltd- November 2003 to  June 2004 Singapore ( Based in India as    Associate Editor-Technology)

·               C1 India P Ltd  -  July 2004 to August 2006  ( eProcurement Company),  

Handle and create new business accounts and opportunities with various Government Department as well PSUs .eProcurement application through Direct tie-up with Department and through Public Private Partnership(ASP Model) New Tender Management, Mapping with Client.

·               Commonwealth Centre for e-Governance India –September 2006 – June 2008

eProcurement program with World bank, ADB- Four program in two year , Formalization of program,topic .policy discussion, speaker selection (from State IT Secy), World Bank, International Expert, from Corporate world. South Asia Region.(It is NGO)

·               3i Infotech Ltd (Formerly ICICI Infotech Ltd) as ICT4D Strategist (Sales)-South Asia  July 2008, Delhi, India (South Asia Division) and continue till September 2009.

Bring sales and consultancy work in area of various e-Governance project in India, Business Development/ New Business creation through direct sales(without tender) , Before bidding new opportunity creation , take part in tendering process, Pre  tender terms and condition in Advance. Creation of business target funnel( July 2008 to September 2009)

·               Tender Management, Tendering process of Central and State Government along with PSUs. Experience ,International Tendering Process experience , RPF, RFQ,EOI , sales ,direct sales ,Business Development and  Co-ordination with pre-sales team.

Consultancy /Implementation ( e-Governance/IT)

·               Samin Tekmindz India Pvt Ltd ,Noida  October 2009 to June 2012-e-Governance and ICT  Head e-Governance (e-Government Vertical), India. Services Sales into Government ( Central Government/State Government in South Asia  and African Region)

·               OCR Services Inc (USA)- July 2012 and continued, Head Sales/BD South Asia, eCustoms, Single Window System for Trade, Export-Import Compliances, Watch list Screening etc.

Notable Professional Accomplishments -

Since year 2000, I have achieved success in the areas of –

·               CCEG Organized six programs in two years (2006-2008) for IT secretaries with World Bank and ADB which made eProcurement mandatory in year 2006 in India. Well connected with World bank , and other Multilateral agencies as well Bi Lateral Agency

·                

·               Formed “ Global Environment and Peace Parliament in 2000

·               Formed Institute for e-Governance and Development in 2005

·               Regional Coordinator for  Peace in 2000 by UN University for Peace

·               Worked for Tsunami  Relief (Use of IT for Relief )

·               Advisory Board member in Modern Technology and Management Inc. (MTMI) USA

·               Nominated for Tech Museum Awards 2003 USA in Education Category

·               Editorial Board member of Journal of e-Business USA

·               Editorial Board Member  International Journal of Electronic Governance Publish by Inderscience Publishers

·               Head- Indian Centre of Excellence for Electronic Government (Joint Research centre with St Gallen University Switzerland) and The Commonwealth Centre for Electronic Governance India chapter (E-Government Barometer-One year Research project)

Internationally, I have delivered Invited lectures at the following Program/Forum

  

Ø          eAfrica 2002 at Johannesburg- South African Government and UNDESA- Invitation by Minister Public Administration, UN and Worldbank

Ø     4th Global Forum , UN, World Bank and Morocco Government (Invitation by Morocco   Prime Minister- Marrakesh)

Ø     ROCAI  China and UNDESA,UNPAN  Program Invitation 2003,2004,2005,   Sanghai   from India

Ø     ADB Institute and UNESCAP and Public Procurement Services South Korea, Seoul   20-25 June 2005

Ø     Korean Training Centre and Development Gateway Foundation 2005 Training on e-Governance Seoul South Korea.

Ø     Good Governance for Development , Govt  of Jharkhand ,Ranchi, 2005, India

Ø     African IT Conference Johannesburg 2006

Ø     UNGC (Invited  by UNDESA for UN Governance Centre , Seoul Korea ) 2006

Ø     Invitation by Informedia Russia-Moscow 2007 for e-Governance conference

Ø     Guro Mayor- South Korea Invitation for eParticipation and Mayor conference) 2007

Ø     UN ,Vienna –Austria- Invitation by UNDESA for 7th Global Forum 2007

Ø     Invitation from CASA ASIA Spain – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Spain 2007, Barcelona as International Speaker.

Ø     At Government Technology Award in Phuket  from PSTM,  Thailand 2007

Ø     UNITAR Scholarship for Master Training DIGITAL LOCAL AGENDA FOR MUNICPAL GOVERNANCE –BILBAO SPAIN 31 March to 5^th April 2008

Ø     UNITED NATIONS(UN)  Invitation (Only Indian from Asia) as e-Government expert at  UN head office New York ,December 2008.(For UN eGovernance Survey 2010 for 192 member countries)

Ø     UN Invitation for presentation in Geneva May 2009  on eGovernment and PPP during WSIS 2009(World Summit for Information Society)

Ø     Invited International Speaker by State Information Technology Agency(SITA)  and Ministry of Public Administration, Government of South Africa, GovTech 2009 ,Durban , (13-17 September 2009)

Ø     World e-Parliament Conference 3^rd  -5^th  November 2009, USA(Organised by US Senate ,UN, IPU)

Ø     Invitation for  European e-Governance Ministerial conference Malmo(Swedan) (18^th -20^th  November 2009)

Ø     Invited by UNDESA for Roundtable on Governance and Applications of ICTs for Achieving the MDGs in the Asia-Pacific region  Bangkok Thailand (9 to 10^th December 2009)

Ø     ICAPS Invitation by Microsoft March 2010, Thailand

Ø     UN e-Government Report 2010( Name has been acknowledged by UN in this report from India)

Ø     UN Invitation for WSIS 2010 Geneva 13^th -14^th May 2010

Ø     Invitation from Government of Catalonia ,Spain and UN for UN Public Service Day Program and Award  , Bercelona, Spain June 20^th  to 24^th , 2010

Ø     Invitation from Government of Libya for e-Governance program through Indian Embassy Tripoli ,1^st  to 6^th  June 2010

Ø     UNESACP Expert Group Meeting on ICT, Bangkok Thailand 23th  to 25^th November 2010

Ø     UNDESA , Expert Group Meeting on UN 2012 e-Governance ,New York  6^th to 7^th  December 2010

Ø     Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization(CTO) E-Government Connecting Rural Communities (CRC) Asia Forum 17^th  to 19^th  January 2011 , Jaipur India

Ø     Advisor to the Project  E-Governance in China Index (May 2011) ,Hangzhou,Good Governance International(GGI), California ,USA

Ø     UN 2012 e-Government report expert member from India-Acknowledge  in Report

Ø     ASSOCHEM e-Governance Committee member 2012

Ø     Invitation for Global Outsourcing Summit July 2012 Kunming City China (organized by APCEO, Supported by Kunming Municipal Corporation, Ministry of Commerce PRC )

Ø     UN e-Government  Expert Group Meeting on UN 2014 e-Government Report- 3^rd to 5^th December 2012, Newyork, USA

Ø     UN Invitation for WSIS 2013 , Geneva , May 2013

Ø     UN PSA Invitation, Baharin , Manama, June 2013

Ø     UN High Level eParticipation Meeting Invitation Geneva ,July 2013

Ø     Rwanda IT Minister Invitation for Transforming Africa, Kigali, 28-30 October 2013

Ø     Global Forum Invitation Paris- Global Forum 2013, Trieste ,Italy October 2013

Ø     Invitation for Korea Policy Centre-OCED- Centre for Good Governance ,Govt of AP at Hyderabad as Speaker , 6-7 November 2013 on eGovernance for India: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Alternatives’

Ø     Digital Divide – The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)  Report –London November 2013

Ø     Expert member for UN eGovernment Report 2014 and UN Public Service June ,Seoul,South Korea June 2014

Ø     Invited Panelist for CTO Forum, CTO and Government of Bangladesh , Dhaka, September 2014

Ø     UNCTAD Invitee for WSIS program review October 2014, UNESCAP Bangkok

Notable Academic Accomplishments –

·               Paper published in FICCI and World Bank report on e-Governance 2003

·               Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Electronic Governance (Inderscience)

·               Editor Board member for European Technology Journal

·               Paper published in International Public Administrative Conference

·               Paper published in e-Society program Portugal

                                                                                             

Certifications & Education:

·               Certification in Information Technology from

Ø     UNPAN (United Nations Public Administration Network) in e-Governance

Ø     Development Gateway Foundation and Korean Training Centre, Seoul ,South Korea(DGF-KTC) in e-Governance

Ø     Netherland Society for Young Leadership

Ø     ADBI and Colombo Staff College e-Community Centre and Development

Ø     Harvard  University  Executive Program- Shared Services in the Public Sector Summit 2010,11,12 , Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge ,MA.USA

·               Bachelor of Science.

·               Diploma in Management

Key Interests:  

·               Developmental Technology and emerging technology that meets today’s and future challenges for social economic development especially in Developing economic countries and least develop countries.

·               Development of  ICT applications for peace, harmony and environmental sustainability

·               Social Services and involvement with civil societies for human development and poverty reduction.

·               Network (Mobile/Broadband) for ICT and e-Governance application and solutions for new emerging e-governance needs globally and regionally

·               Next Generation Enterprise based e-Governance

·               E-Governance Exchange

·               Next Generation IT, Solutions, Network and Connectivity for e-Governance

·               Future e-Governance for Future Generation digital  Citizens and digital economic

·               Connect with Governmental ,Intergovernmental as well Multilateral  organization

·               eMP, eMLA, eVidhan Sabaha, eParliament,eVoting

Founder- Federation of Indian Electronic Commerce and Industry.

Founder  India first E-COMMERCE magazine 2001 ( Registered with RNI )

Commonwealth Centre for e-Governance

Strength:

Emotional Intelligence with Right Attitude. Focused Approached to achieve the Goal with 3D(Dedication, Devotion and Determination). Go getter, self starter, simple and polite, workaholic with time management. Innovation and Innovative Approach Leads to Success with Development.

Delhi Election 2015- Who: BJP or AAP

              

          The capital of our country is in full swing to elect its Chief Minister(CM). Election process is on. Analysts and media persons are trying to predict who will be the next CM.  A logical and fare analysis predicds BJP's CM.

          BJP is the ruling party at centre with Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister (PM). In the last election, Aam Admi Party(AAP) formed the government with the help of Congress. AAP did not get clear mandate, albeit its image of a party with a difference.

          For the first time in the history, a CM sat on protest against the ruling party at Centre- the Congress. Clashes betweenthe Government of India(GoI) and the Delhi Government hampered the progress. Ironically, the Congress- supported government of AAP was at fight with it on different issues. And ultimately, AAP opted for election after 49 days in power and passed a resolution to this effect in the assembly.

          Awakened Delhi voters need progress, prosperity and good governance (GG). In this 2015 election, contest is between BJP and AAP. BJP replaced Congress at Centre in 2014.  If AAP wins, again same situation of friction will come in picture. Two Governments of different parties will clash as in the past. Therefore, the progress will hamper. To avoid this, Voters have been left with only one option to vote for BJP to meet their interest.

          AAP came in life about two years ago as a platform to fight against corruption. General perception was in its favor that it would fight against corruption. Other parties were not having credit as compared to AAP. On this count, it was a party with a difference. Hence, it had a significant lead over others.

          But gradually, AAP became a party alike others. Now, it doesn't has the tag of party with a difference. Therefore, glamour of the party and attraction towards it faded rapidly.

          GG is an issue in Indian elections. The public like and love it. It is a political product in high demand. Corruption and GG are inversely proportional to each other. If one increases the other will automatically decrease.

          On GG front, PM Modi is making an all out effort to fulfil his promises which he made in election of 2014. He is trying to contain corruption, by taking different measures. He is following policy of Zero Tolerance on corruption.  As result, Modi has acquired the tag of  fighting against corruption. Now, AAP and BJP are on an equal footing on this issue. Now, AAP is not unique on this ground like past.

          Voters evaluate options and compare possibilities for their interests before making-up mood for whom to vote. Delhi-2015 election is witnessing two main issues.  The first is Development and the second is GG. The party which is able to fulfil these two together, would get the seat of CM.

          Under present circumstances, it is the BJP which is able to meet the expectations of voters on both fronts. On  the issue of GG both parties are equally good. But on the issue of Development, the BJP in centre has a lead over AAP. Voting AAP would again create frictional situation like past. Hence, development would hamper.

          GG and Development are key deciding factors of voting pattern. These two issues have the heaviest impact. Development is compelling the voters under present circumstances to vote for BJP to avoid frequent friction and clashes. Therefore, on above logical reasoning, this time Delhi will opt BJP.

Ref:

1. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-polls-bjp-dumps-modi-electioneering-model-projects-kiran-bedi-close-contest-likely-with-aap/articleshow/46003887.cms

2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Easy-win-for-BJP-in-Delhi-predicts-poll/articleshow/45105150.cms

3. http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/523992/kejriwal-dares-bedi-is-india-ready-for-a-presidential-style-debate.html

4. http://www.hindustantimes.com/arvindkejriwalacommonmaninpolitics/aam-aadmi-party-report-card-what-kejriwal-s-govt-achieved-in-its-49-days--in-power/article1-1184165.aspx

5. http://heeralalpcs.blogspot.in/2013/12/aaps-future.html

6. http://heeralalpcs.blogspot.in/2014/01/protest-by-chief-minister.html

7. http://heeralalpcs.blogspot.in/2013/11/politics-of-change.html

Delhi Election 2015- Who: BJP or AAP

              

          The capital of our country is in full swing to elect its Chief Minister(CM). Election process is on. Analysts and media persons are trying to predict who will be the next CM.  A logical and fare analysis predicds BJP's CM.

          BJP is the ruling party at centre with Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister (PM). In the last election, Aam Admi Party(AAP) formed the government with the help of Congress. AAP did not get clear mandate, albeit its image of a party with a difference.

          For the first time in the history, a CM sat on protest against the ruling party at Centre- the Congress. Clashes betweenthe Government of India(GoI) and the Delhi Government hampered the progress. Ironically, the Congress- supported government of AAP was at fight with it on different issues. And ultimately, AAP opted for election after 49 days in power and passed a resolution to this effect in the assembly.

          Awakened Delhi voters need progress, prosperity and good governance (GG). In this 2015 election, contest is between BJP and AAP. BJP replaced Congress at Centre in 2014.  If AAP wins, again same situation of friction will come in picture. Two Governments of different parties will clash as in the past. Therefore, the progress will hamper. To avoid this, Voters have been left with only one option to vote for BJP to meet their interest.

          AAP came in life about two years ago as a platform to fight against corruption. General perception was in its favor that it would fight against corruption. Other parties were not having credit as compared to AAP. On this count, it was a party with a difference. Hence, it had a significant lead over others.

          But gradually, AAP became a party alike others. Now, it doesn't has the tag of party with a difference. Therefore, glamour of the party and attraction towards it faded rapidly.

          GG is an issue in Indian elections. The public like and love it. It is a political product in high demand. Corruption and GG are inversely proportional to each other. If one increases the other will automatically decrease.

          On GG front, PM Modi is making an all out effort to fulfil his promises which he made in election of 2014. He is trying to contain corruption, by taking different measures. He is following policy of Zero Tolerance on corruption.  As result, Modi has acquired the tag of  fighting against corruption. Now, AAP and BJP are on an equal footing on this issue. Now, AAP is not unique on this ground like past.

          Voters evaluate options and compare possibilities for their interests before making-up mood for whom to vote. Delhi-2015 election is witnessing two main issues.  The first is Development and the second is GG. The party which is able to fulfil these two together, would get the seat of CM.

          Under present circumstances, it is the BJP which is able to meet the expectations of voters on both fronts. On  the issue of GG both parties are equally good. But on the issue of Development, the BJP in centre has a lead over AAP. Voting AAP would again create frictional situation like past. Hence, development would hamper.

          GG and Development are key deciding factors of voting pattern. These two issues have the heaviest impact. Development is compelling the voters under present circumstances to vote for BJP to avoid frequent friction and clashes. Therefore, on above logical reasoning, this time Delhi will opt BJP.

Ref:

1. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-polls-bjp-dumps-modi-electioneering-model-projects-kiran-bedi-close-contest-likely-with-aap/articleshow/46003887.cms

2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Easy-win-for-BJP-in-Delhi-predicts-poll/articleshow/45105150.cms

3. http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/523992/kejriwal-dares-bedi-is-india-ready-for-a-presidential-style-debate.html

4. http://www.hindustantimes.com/arvindkejriwalacommonmaninpolitics/aam-aadmi-party-report-card-what-kejriwal-s-govt-achieved-in-its-49-days--in-power/article1-1184165.aspx

5. http://heeralalpcs.blogspot.in/2013/12/aaps-future.html

6. http://heeralalpcs.blogspot.in/2014/01/protest-by-chief-minister.html

7. http://heeralalpcs.blogspot.in/2013/11/politics-of-change.html

Concept Note for Good Governance By HRM

           Good governance (GG) is the outcome of a government.  Government gets GG by marketing Social Products (SP) to the public. Different schemes/programs/projects etc. are SP.  These SP are manufactured in different departments of government.  Government servants (GS) are marketing their departmental SP. GS are key persons who market to achieve GG.

                 To keep GS motivated, HRM policies are in force.  GS are given promotion, benefits time to time.  These are the motivating elements which keep GS on track to keep their record outstanding by discharging their duty as per desire.

                 GS get carrier benefits based on eligibility.  Eligibility is decided by Annual Confidential Report (ACR).  ACR is maintained financial-year wise (1 April to 31 March of next year).  Current system of ACR recording is quite old, cumbersome, and based on British model of ICS.  This needs a change and to be replaced by an Indian Version.

What is ACR: GS give self appraisal as per rules in prescribed format. Then following stages will write their comments.

(A) (i) Reporting Officer (ii) Reviewing officer (iii) Accepting authority

                Each stage has to grade officer in one category-

(1) Bad (ii) Satisfactory (iii) Good (iv) Very Good (v) Outstanding

 (B) Each stage also required approving integrity. 

            These steps complete an ACR of each employee financial year wise.  Every year it repeats.  If employee is not satisfied with the entry of any stage, he has remedy to get satisfied by following procedures/steps laid down.

           Simplified proposal for adoption:

(i)           There is no need to write self appraisal.

(ii)          If none writes anything, entry is Outstanding.

(iii)        It must be time bound. If written beyond time limit, report is null & void.

   Ex: Reporting by May end, Reviewing by June end and accepting by July end.

             Why this simplified version is required.  Many cadres of different services are not managed well.  As a result PS are not getting their dues in time.  Hence, motivation is killed.   They work passively. Therefore, Governments are not able to give good governance to public.

               There are many reasons of cadre mismanagement. Non completion of ACR is one prominent among them.

Benefits of the proposal:

(i)           This is a Win-Win situation for all stakeholders.

(ii)           No financial & legal implications.

(iii)        Paper work and recording keeping will reduce considerably at all stages.

(iv)        Time and energy will be saved at all stages.

(v)         For getting completed the entry from all stages, an employee (practically) has to follow and pursue all stages.  Hence, time, energy and money are wasted.  This will be saved.

(vi)        For corrupt officials, it is as tool in their hand.  Some demand bribe for upgrading the officer or not to write bad.

If an officer is not satisfied with the report of any stage, he will follow the same procedures as it is currently in practice.

      Political Economy: It will benefit GS. It will generate a strong good-will about government among GS. It is a new innovative step so spillover effect will be nationwide.

         

      

Concept Note for Good Governance By HRM

           Good governance (GG) is the outcome of a government.  Government gets GG by marketing Social Products (SP) to the public. Different schemes/programs/projects etc. are SP.  These SP are manufactured in different departments of government.  Government servants (GS) are marketing their departmental SP. GS are key persons who market to achieve GG.

                 To keep GS motivated, HRM policies are in force.  GS are given promotion, benefits time to time.  These are the motivating elements which keep GS on track to keep their record outstanding by discharging their duty as per desire.

                 GS get carrier benefits based on eligibility.  Eligibility is decided by Annual Confidential Report (ACR).  ACR is maintained financial-year wise (1 April to 31 March of next year).  Current system of ACR recording is quite old, cumbersome, and based on British model of ICS.  This needs a change and to be replaced by an Indian Version.

What is ACR: GS give self appraisal as per rules in prescribed format. Then following stages will write their comments.

(A) (i) Reporting Officer (ii) Reviewing officer (iii) Accepting authority

                Each stage has to grade officer in one category-

(1) Bad (ii) Satisfactory (iii) Good (iv) Very Good (v) Outstanding

 (B) Each stage also required approving integrity. 

            These steps complete an ACR of each employee financial year wise.  Every year it repeats.  If employee is not satisfied with the entry of any stage, he has remedy to get satisfied by following procedures/steps laid down.

           Simplified proposal for adoption:

(i)           There is no need to write self appraisal.

(ii)          If none writes anything, entry is Outstanding.

(iii)        It must be time bound. If written beyond time limit, report is null & void.

   Ex: Reporting by May end, Reviewing by June end and accepting by July end.

             Why this simplified version is required.  Many cadres of different services are not managed well.  As a result PS are not getting their dues in time.  Hence, motivation is killed.   They work passively. Therefore, Governments are not able to give good governance to public.

               There are many reasons of cadre mismanagement. Non completion of ACR is one prominent among them.

Benefits of the proposal:

(i)           This is a Win-Win situation for all stakeholders.

(ii)           No financial & legal implications.

(iii)        Paper work and recording keeping will reduce considerably at all stages.

(iv)        Time and energy will be saved at all stages.

(v)         For getting completed the entry from all stages, an employee (practically) has to follow and pursue all stages.  Hence, time, energy and money are wasted.  This will be saved.

(vi)        For corrupt officials, it is as tool in their hand.  Some demand bribe for upgrading the officer or not to write bad.

If an officer is not satisfied with the report of any stage, he will follow the same procedures as it is currently in practice.

      Political Economy: It will benefit GS. It will generate a strong good-will about government among GS. It is a new innovative step so spillover effect will be nationwide.

         

      

What Is Good Governance? What It Exactly Mean?

                                

                                             

                The Government of India has declared the 25th December as the Good Governance (GG) day. It is an initiative to awaken, educate, sensitize the stakeholders and citizens about GG and orient them towards it. Most of us have heard and are familiar with GG. But, what GG exactly means is not known to many of us.

                To understand GG, we require to know the bad effects of bad governance which is opposite of GG. We desire GG to be happy and prosperous. GG will convert India into a developed country from a developing one. Currently, India is in limelight worldwide. India has to meet international expectations along with national. This poses a big challenge on our public actors. Nation is above all. Hence, our public players need to put their efforts to achieve GG to fulfill worldwide expectations.  

                GG is a term that has become a part of the vernacular of a large range of development institutions and other actors within the international arena. What it means exactly, however, has not been so well established.

                Almost all major development institutions today say that promoting good governance is an important part of their agendas. In a well-cited quote, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan noted that “good governance is perhaps the single most important factor in eradicating poverty and promoting development”.

                GG is an extremely elusive objective. It means different things to different organizations, not to mention to different actors within these organizations (to make matters even more confusing). Governance experts also routinely focus on other types of governance —global governance, corporate governance, IT governance, participatory governance and so on.

               "Governance" and "good governance" are being increasingly used in development literature. Bad governance is being increasingly regarded as one of the root causes of all evils within our societies. Major donors and international financial institutions are increasingly basing their aid and loans on the condition that reforms that ensure "good governance" are undertaken. 

              The concept of "governance" is not new. It is as old as human civilization. Simply put "governance" means: 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. 

              Since governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented, an analysis of governance focuses on the formal and informal actors involved in decision-making and implementing the decisions made and the formal and informal structures that have been set in place to arrive at and implement the decision. 

               Government is one of the actors in governance. Other actors involved in governance vary depending on the level of government that is under discussion. In rural areas, for example, other actors may include influential land lords, associations of peasant farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutes, religious leaders, finance institutions, political parties, the military etc. The situation in urban areas is much more complex.

                At the national level, in addition to the above actors, media, lobbyists, international donors, multi-national corporations, etc. may play a role in decision making or in influencing the decision-making process.

                All actors other than government and the military are grouped together as part of the "civil society." In some countries, in addition to the civil society, organized crime syndicates also influence decision-making, particularly in urban areas and at the national level.

                Good Governance has EIGHT major characteristics. It is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. It assures that corruption is minimized, the views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. It is also responsive to the present and future needs of society. 

                 From the above, it is clear that good governance is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in its totality. Very few countries and societies have come close to achieving good governance in its totality. However, to ensure sustainable human development, actions must be taken to work towards this ideal with the aim of making it a reality. 

Heera Lal (Views are personal and based on different sources)  

Referance:

1. http://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/good-governance.pdf

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Governance_Day

3.http://unu.edu/publications/articles/what-does-good-governance-mean.html

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