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Governance is the application of oversight to organized activities -governments and government agencies (at all levels) -civil society organizations -businesses (for profit and not for profit) to ensure, for the benefit of the resource providers to these activities (taxpayers, donors and investors), that these resources are managed in a sound manner and within established and agreed upon goals and time frames.
 * Definition of Governance


 * Fundamental requirements for the application of Governance
 * Appropriate structured governing bodies
 * Qualified members of governing bodies
 * Formal guidelines for members of governing bodies
 * Clear delegations of authority
 * Transparency and accountability to resource providers
 * Essential tools to work with, such as –
 * Mission statements for the organizations
 * Business plans
 * Performance measurement systems
 * Management and financial audit authority

The appropriate education and experience to ensure the that organizations are managed in an effective, efficient, legal and ethical manner
 * Fundamental requirements for members of governing bodies

A clear understanding of –
 * The board and each member’s responsibility
 * Governance and its application
 * Management and its application
 * Strategic and operational plans
 * Performance measurement systems