Good governance practices for the protection of human rights

Author(s)

• United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Bibliographic Information

Good governance practices for the protection of human rights

Office of the United Naitons High Commissioner for Human Rights

United Nations, 2007

Note

"HR/PUB/07/4" -- t.p. verso

"United Nations publication sales No. E.07.XIV.10" -- t.p. verso

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The publication defines good governance as the exercise of authority through political and institutional processes that are transparent and accountable, and encourage public participation. It explores the links between good governance and human rights in four areas: democratic institutions, the delivery of State services, the rule of law, and anti-corruption measures. It presents 21 case studies of governance reforms that have helped to better protect human rights.

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Details

• NCID: BA85559846
• ISBN:
  • 9789211541793
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York ; Geneva
• Pages/Volumes: iv, 79 p.
• Size: 21 cm