But these changes also bring new uncertainties and challenges. The state's task is to find a balance between taking advantage of globalisation and providing a secure and stable social and economic domestic environment. We have many institutional strengths that facilitate our working on governance issues. UNDP adds value to national poverty programmes by helping countries develop capacities for good governance. Legislatures mediate differing interests and establish policies, laws and resource priorities that directly affect people-centred development.
Electoral bodies ensure independent and transparent elections.
Judiciaries uphold the rule of law, bringing security and predictability to social, political and economic relations. Public and private sector management - including leadership and management of changes, civil service reform, economic and financial management and urban management. Support for leadership development and management of change cuts across governance efforts. Reform of state institutions to make them more efficient, accountable and transparent is a cornerstone of good governance. All countries want to develop frameworks that provide incentives for broad-based, sustainable growth.