Table 1 The four dimensions of governance and corresponding components

Ethics and respect (incl. for citizens)

Intelligence, information, evidence, m&e

Policy objectives vs. Organizational structure capacity to implement, decentralization

Strategic vision, leadership, direction, decision-making process

Equity and equality

Fairness, equity, inclusiveness responsiveness

Partnerships and participation

Consensus orientation, coalition, partnership

Legitimacy, voice, participation

Oversight

Accountability

Regulation

Rule of law, enforcement (incl. corruption control)

Transparency