Basic elements of good governance in Vietnam today and proposed solutions
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https://doi.org/10.64601/v4i2.030112Keywords:
Law, Governance, State, Good governance factors, VietnamAbstract
The purpose of this study is to explore and identify the basic elements affecting governance. Theoretical and practical studies have shown that there are many elements affecting governance. Inheriting previous studies, analyzing socio-economic conditions, changes in the legal structure system and especially the requirements for a transparent and dynamic legal system; this study explores and identifies four basic elements of good governance in Vietnam today, including: legal elements; elements of professionalism, modernity, publicity and transparency; ensuring the participation of social organizations and people in state management activities; the impact of science, technology and the international integration process. Based on the analysis, evaluation, comparison and contrast between the practical situation and the increasing demands of the transparency of the legal system, this study; in order to achieve the general goal of national governance to meet the requirements of national development and international integration in the new period, this study recommends a number of solutions to perfect the good state governance system in Vietnam in the coming time.
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