noun · academic
governance
/ˈɡʌvənəns/GOV·ern·ance
the way an organisation or country is managed, including the rules and processes used to make decisions
Examples
“Good governance depends on transparency, accountability and the rule of law.”
“Many development agencies promote better governance to reduce corruption.”
“Weak governance can undermine public trust in institutions.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective governance demands not only sound policies but also mechanisms for accountability, citizen participation and independent oversight.”
Collocations
- good governance
- corporate governance
- promote governance
Word family
Common mistakes
government→governance
management→governance
a governance→governance
Say it for a higher band
5government→6administration→7+governance
Synonyms
administration
management
Easily confused
government
“Transparent governance is crucial for reducing corruption.”
administration
“The previous administration introduced several new regulations.”
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