Lower levels of corruption

Lower levels of corruption are closely tied
with “good governance.” The United
Nation’s Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) lists eight
characteristics for “good governance” as
follows:18
9. Participation (including freedom of
association);
10. Transparency (including citizen’s
access to information);
11. Effectiveness and Efficiency (making
the best use of resources);
12. Responsiveness (serving stakeholders
in reasonable time frames);
13. Accountability (answering to those
affected by decisions);
14. Consensus-Oriented (or mediation of
diverse interests);
15. Equity and Inclusiveness (ensuring
inclusion, particularly of minorities);
and,
16. The Rule of Law (legal frameworks
that are enforced impartially).