Dr. Argüden is the Chairman of ARGE Consulting, Rothschild&Co - Türkiye, and Argüden Governance Academy Board of Trustees
As the closest public administration unit to the citizens, local governments are the cradle of democracy. Numerous studies emphasize that in societies where trust in institutions is high, the quality of life is also better. In a world where trust in democracy and governments is decreasing, enhancing citizen trust and participative democracy at the local
In the current global context, preserving and promoting the democratic system is of utmost importance to improve the quality of life. Building trust is the key to reinforcing democracy, as trust is the foundation of sustainable development. Trust for democracy could only be built by adopting good governance with a (i) whole of society, (ii)
Good governance is a culture and a climate in which such a culture flourishes. Governance is derived from the word ‘kybernao’ that dates back to the times of Plato and incorporates the concepts of providing guidance and oversight. Humans form institutions for two basic reasons: (i) to better utilize the resources and (ii) to manage
Public administration is the key to people’s collective realization of their aspirations and sustainable development. There are seven areas where the public administration is expected to actively undertake responsibility: 1. Securing the rule of law,2. Creating a level playing ground for competitive markets and macro-economic stability,3. Ensuring proper investments for fundamental infrastructural initiatives, education, health,
COVID-19 has quickly become a global pandemic. The virus does not travel, but people do. And the virus is spread through contact with contagious people. Therefore, many governments resort to social distancing measures and some apply regional lockdowns. However, a significant slow-down of economic and social activities all around the world causes significant hardship for