1.19. Governance. It is about the manner of governing, administering and managing in the political area(Political Governance), in the economic area(Economic Governance), in the social area(Social Governance), in the administrative area (Administrative Governance), in the security area(Security Governance) etc…. It is a dialogue-based and decision-making process which involves actors, in a responsible manner, by means of approach policies that would lead to decisions acceptable to the larger number of people, with the common good in view. It can also be a process of decentralizing decision-making, based on partnership, considering the large number of actors involved therein,. 1.20. Good Governance. It is the ability to effectively and efficiently manage public or private resources, in accordance with transparency and accountability criteria. Furthermore, it is the ability to implement relevant policies and cause a democratic oversight on government officials vested with certain authority. Good governance implies efficiency, attracting investments, fighting corruption, mobilising populations for their active participation in development and growth with a combative spirit. It is by relying on good governance that a State can confidently embark on the process of sustainable development. Good governance in the Security Sector hinges on certain key elements such as responsibility, transparency, participation, accountability, dissemination of correct information, respect of human rights and Rule of Law. 1.21. Governance Policy This term refers to all the relations initiated and maintained by the Public Administration with the political actors and the relationship between the latter, the society and the economic, social and cultural stakeholders. 1.22. Security Governance. It is about the manner the Security System is managed in a country, region or a given geographical space. It concerns the various processes of 15