THE ROLE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: GOOD GOVERNANCE AGENDA OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

Abstract

Last three decades sustainable development principles integrated into public policies and sustainable
development concepts and strategies elaborated all over the world. The Millennium Development
Goals (MDG) declared at the Millennium Summit of the United Nations addressed the global issues of sustainability that affect our planet. MDG framework have inspired development efforts, helped countries to set national priorities and focused on successive actions. Strengthening the Good Governance and implementing public administration reform determined as the critical
factor in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. This paper presents the progress made in the Republic of Azerbaijan towards meeting its localized MDG - Good Governance. The Azerbaijani experience demonstrates a strong correlation between Good Governance practices, including institutional reforms and effective poverty reduction and economic development.