Good governance in democratic developing countries: a paradox

Around the developing world, a number of initiatives are being taken to make people’s participation effective in achieving an ideal model of good governance. But neither the donor agencies nor the recipient governing agencies are fully aware of the present state of governance within the recipient agencies. Therefore, they are unable to set a clear target for achieving a better level of good governance. The literature review shows, paradoxically, that while the governments of developing countries are practising democracy centrally, they are not practicing democracy locally. This study suggests that governing agencies can do much to empower local people to achieve a Democratic model of governance that actually is true good governance.