noun · academic
governance
UK/ˈɡʌvənəns/US/ˈɡʌvərnəns/GOV·ern·ance
the system or manner of governing an organization, institution, or country
Examples
“Good governance is essential to reduce corruption and attract investment.”
“Corporate governance failed when the board ignored shareholders' concerns.”
“International organizations promote better governance practices in developing countries.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving governance at municipal level often leads to more effective public services and greater citizen trust.”
Collocations
- good governance
- corporate governance
- governance structure
Word family
Common mistakes
government→governance
the governance is poor→governance is poor
Say it for a higher band
5management→6governing→7+governance
Synonyms
administration
Easily confused
government
“The government announced a new policy to support small businesses.”
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