IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AS A FOUNDATION FOR CORRUPTION PREVENTION

Abstract

Introduction. Corruption is a complex socio-legal phenomenon that has a destructive impact on social relations, hinders the building of public trust in the government, divides society, and impedes the exercise of rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests.

Summary of the main results of the study. This article examines corruption as one of the key problems facing the state, which has a destructive impact on the effectiveness of public authorities and the protection of human rights and freedoms. It analyzes scholarly approaches to understanding the concept of good governance and explores its essence as a system of principles aimed at ensuring accountability, transparency, efficiency, and integrity in public administration. The close interconnection between good governance and corruption prevention is noted, manifested in the ability of relevant principles to minimize corruption risks. Special attention is given to the characteristics of good governance principles that have a direct impact on reducing corruption levels, including the principles of the rule of law, transparency and openness, accountability, public participation, efficiency, and integrity. It is determined that their implementation contributes to the development of public authorities’ actual capacity for responsible and society-oriented activities.

Conclusion. It was concluded that the implementation of good governance principles in the activities of public authorities is essential as an effective tool for preventing corruption and ensuring the sustainable development of the state.