Perspektif Global Terhadap Tadbir Urus

Global Perspective on Governance


Good governance requires working toward common ground. It isn't easy - Pete Hoekstra, Politician of USA

Definition & Important Terms of Governance  The word “governance” came from the Latin verb “gubernare,” or more originally from the Greek word “kubernaein,” which means “to steer.” 

Basing on its etymology, governance refers to the manner of steering or governing, or of directing and controlling, a group of people or a state.

Defining Governance

Process of governance

Whether over a family, tribe, formal or informal organization, or territory, and whether through laws, norms, power, or language.

“Governance differs from government in that it focuses less on the state and its institutions and more on social practices and activities.” Mark Bevir (Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for British Studies, University of California, Berkeley)


Governance involves interaction between the formal institutions and those in civil society. Governance refers to a process whereby elements in society wield power, authority and influence and enact policies and decisions concerning public life and social uplift. - British Council