Summary

Effective governance builds an environment where jobs can be created and services delivered to poor people. It enables people to defend their rights, voice their concerns and influence their own futures.

Description

Effective governance builds an environment where jobs can be created and services delivered to poor people. It enables people to defend their rights, voice their concerns and influence their own futures.

Australia is working with partner countries to ensure social stability, and develop accountable, responsive and transparent civil society and government institutions critical to deliver effective governance and sustainable development outcomes.

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