Born in the World Bank reports, and expanded by the Maastricht Treaty, Good Governance mark a close link between development and human rights. At the central government level as in local structures, it covers the integrated combination of the themes of development aid: separation of powers, judicial independence, freedom of association, expression, free elections and a multi-party political system. This view considers the role of civil society as essential, not only from the point of view of the imperatives of democratization and the rule of law but also from the point of view of economic development.
Institutional strengthening
Upgrading and legislation harmonization