AU - Meidari, Ahmad TI - Introduction to Good Governance Theory PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE TA - Yektaweb_Journals JN - Yektaweb_Journals VO - 6 VI - 22 IP - 22 4099 - http://refahj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-2109-en.html 4100 - http://refahj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-2109-en.PDF SO - Yektaweb_Journals 22 ABĀ  - 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. CP - IRAN IN - LG - eng PB - Yektaweb_Journals PG - 261 PT - orginal YR - 2006