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Humaira Kayamdy: A critical review of ”Athal,K. 2015. Ramrajya: Chapter 7: Good Governance
GOOD GOVERNANCE. New term in Africa but yet a myriad of definitions have been out. While the Oxford University defines it as ‘the action of style governing something’, the World Bank in a report defines it as ‘the manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country’s economic and social resources for…
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Sarah-Leigh Elago: A critical review of ”Athal,K. 2015. Ramrajya: Chapter 7: Good Governance
This chapter mainly focuses on good governance in and around Mauritius. The author (Krishna Athal 2015, Ramrajya: An enigmatic leader’s rise to power, Chapter 7: Good Governance, YouGen Publishers, Port Louis, Mauritius, p. 201) starts with giving his views on good governance and question’s whether good governance is a broken dream? He ignites critical thinking…
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Pooja Bhatoo: A critical review of ”Athal,K. 2015. Ramrajya: Chapter 7: Good Governance
Good governance is a topic of growing concern both at the national and international level. In Ramrajya’s 7th chapter the author attempts to provide an overview of how political agents use and influence the concept of good governance to woo the electorate in order to gain votes. More so, it paints the picture of the…
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Samuel Nasralla: A critical review of ”Athal,K. 2015. Ramrajya: Chapter 7: Good Governance
This chapter focuses mainly on good governance; different definitions, similar techniques and some comparison within the Mauritius model. The chapter starts with wondering if there is one definition for good governance or not. But before, he was stating that good governance can be just a term without any implementation, whereas this is kind of reality…
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Seechurn Sandya: A critical review of ”Athal,K. 2015. Ramrajya: Chapter 7: Good Governance
The concept of good governance is an indeterminate term that describes how public institutions manage public affairs and public resources. It relates mostly to the process of decision making and by which these decisions are implemented. However, if we relate the same with the politics and politicians, it is only just a term on which…
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Davina Chowreemootoo: A critical review of ”Athal,K. 2015. Ramrajya: Chapter 7: Good Governance
The main focus is to take Mauritius in a fundamentally new direction by applying the principles of good governance. Participation being one of them highlights equality in decision making and freedom of expression and association. Participation is important for public services to be efficient. There is also much concern on the undemanding trend of women…
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29 November: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is annually observed on November 29. The day is also known as Solidarity Day. What Do People Do? Special meetings may be held to observe Solidarity Day in some UN offices, councils, government bodies and organizations that have a special interest in the…
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25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is an occasion for governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations to raise public awareness of violence against women. It has been observed on November 25 each year since 2000. What Do People Do? Various activities are arranged around the world to draw…
