Democracy and Governance in the organisation.pptx

This lecture notes highlights the importance of democracy and governance in the organisation

1. Democracy and Governance: Understanding principles, challenges, and impact

2. Introduction to Democracy Definition: Government by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. Key Features: Free and fair elections Rule of law Separation of powers Protection of rights and freedoms

3. Types of Democracy Direct Democracy – Citizens vote on laws directly. Representative Democracy – Elected officials make decisions. Presidential vs. Parliamentary – Based on leadership structure.

4. Principles of Good Governance Transparency Accountability Participation Rule of law Efficiency and effectiveness

5. Challenges in Democratic Governance Corruption Political instability Voter apathy Influence of money in politics Weak institutions

6. Role of Citizens in Governance Voting and civic participation Advocacy and policy engagement Holding leaders accountable Promoting democratic values

7. Conclusion & Future Outlook Strengthening democratic institutions Technology in governance Global efforts for democracy protection