TY - JOUR T1 - Introduction to Good Governance Theory TT - مقدمه‌ای بر نظریه حکمرانی خوب JF - Yektaweb_Journals JO - Yektaweb_Journals VL - 6 IS - 22 UR - http://refahj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-2109-en.html Y1 - 2006 SP - 261 EP - 0 KW - Accountability KW - Competition KW - Financial Crisis KW - Good Governance KW - Structural Adjustment Policy N2 - Objectives: The theory of good governance is a new paradigm in economic development which has been considered by the mid of 1990s, The experience of transition economies in Eastern Europe and former Soviet :::::union::::: as well as financial crisis in the world economy during two recent decades make clear the necessity of a new paradigm for development policy. After reviewing these experiences, this article focuses on the difference between good governance and structural adjustment policy. Method: This research attempts to review the literature of good governance theories and presents the evolution of economic development paradigm. Finding & Result: The political and economic competition and accountability are main strategies for improving governance. A better governance demands social and economic as well as local and national polices which discussed in this article. M3 ER -