> [!NOTE] Global governance for health > [[Kickbusch]] and Szabo refer this as a political space that involves inter-governmental cooperation directed at addressing public health issues. # Principles of Good Governance the OECD (2013) identifies the following principles: · Accountability: where the government is able and willing to show the extent to which its actions and decisions are consistent with clearly-defined and agreed-upon objectives which serve the public interests of a defined constituency. · Transparency: government actions, decisions and decision-making processes are open to an appropriate level of scrutiny by other parts of government, civil society and, in some instances, outside institutions and governments. · Efficiency and effectiveness: the government strives to produce quality public outputs, including services delivered to citizens, at the best cost, and ensures that outputs meet the original intentions of policymakers. · Responsiveness: the government has the capacity and flexibility to respond rapidly to societal changes, takes into account the expectations of civil society in identifying the general public interest, and is willing to critically re-examine the role of government. · Forward vision: the government is able to anticipate future problems and issues based on current data and trends and develop policies that take into account future costs and anticipated changes (e.g. demographic, environmental, economic). · Rule of Law: the government enforces equally transparent laws, regulations and codes.