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ViewpointNovember 28 2023

Good governance needs good institutions

Informal institutions and human behavioural factors are key determinants of the development of good economic governance, write Rajat M Nag and Harinder S Kohli of the Emerging Markets Forum.
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Good governance needs good institutionsFrom left: Rajat M Nag, distinguished fellow; and Harinder S Kohli, founding director and chief executive, both of the Emerging Markets Forum

Why do some countries take off while others stall? Good governance is a key determinant. But how does a society achieve good governance? Through robust, inclusive institutions. But, continuing the Socratic dialogue, how do you achieve solid institutions? We believe the following points are particularly crucial.

In a fundamental sense, institutions are the rules of the game guiding social interactions, including their enforcement arrangements.

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