This Report is about the state of governance. Few would doubt that the conditions of governance have changed -- and continue to change -- as the early 21st century seems to enter a period of profound uncertainty. Yet, at the same time, the world seems alive with a cacophony of approaches -- old and new -- on how to improve governance and, ultimately, policy outcomes. This Report -- the first in a series of annual editions produced by the Hertie School of Governance -- seeks to address the implications of the current state of the world in terms of "good governance", that is, the effective, efficient, and reliable set of legitimate institutions and actors dedicated to dealing with matters of public concern, be it in the field of financial markets, health care, security, or migration, and across local, national, and international levels. Following an introduction that offers a framework of basic concepts and models, The Governance Report 2013 then goes on to explore a number of global challenges and the reasons behind seemingly lacklustre responses and highlight the need for responsible sovereignty; examine in depth the challenges of financial and fiscal governance with a focus on the trade-offs and ways to address them; analyse key governance innovations and their potential for success; and assess existing indicators of governance, while proposing a new framework for collecting, interpreting, and applying governance-related information. The findings lead to a set of concrete proposals on the way ahead.

About the Author
The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master's, doctoral and executive education programmes distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.

Reviews
The Governance Report aims to bridge the gap between academia, policymakers and the many stakeholders involved in the thrill and tribulation of governance at all levels. * Prof. Dr. Horst Koehler, Former Federal President of Germany, Author, Foreword, The Governance Report 2013 *
This Report illustrates the trade-offs Europe faces as it moves towards a banking union. * Joerg Asmussen, Member of the Executive Board, European Central Bank *
Governance is at the core of the United Nations. The Governance Report 2013 contributes significantly to this urgently needed debate. It crisply analyses the challenges, develops meaningful indicators and makes pertinent recommendations. * Dr. Franz Baumann, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations *
The Report is rich in analytical resources and instructive practical examples to help participants in established policy-making circles reflect on both challenges and weaknesses of existing governance practice, and potential pathways to reform. Professional policy-makers searching for inspiration and guidance towards a project of building better governance will find a great deal of good news in the Report. * Kate Macdonald, Global Policy *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199674428
Author Hertie School of Governance
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 170mm * 10mm