Statement A is true: Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) play a vital role in mobilizing citizens, raising awareness, and encouraging participation in public affairs, contributing to a more engaged and democratic governance process. Statement B is false: While CSOs may interact with businesses, their core contribution to good governance is not primarily about promoting "cross-cutting business groups". This activity is more related to economic lobbying or business development rather than broad principles of good governance like accountability, transparency, and participation. Statement C is true: CSOs actively work to improve transparency in governance by advocating for access to information, monitoring government actions, exposing corruption, and demanding accountability. This is a crucial aspect of good governance. Statement D is false: Promoting competitiveness for individual gains is a principle often associated with market economics. CSOs, in the context of good governance, typically focus on collective well-being, equity, social justice, and public accountability, rather than facilitating individual economic competition.
Which of the following are areas where the civil society organisations can contribute to good governance ?
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 · Topic: The Governance System (Good Governance: Concepts, Principles, and Initiatives)
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