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This article addresses governance in the age of globalization, the confusion over the meanings of governance, and the flaws of ‘good governance,’ while offering a novel theory of ‘sound governance’ with many elements or dimensions. It also discusses the implications, challenges, and opportunities for governance and administration in South and South East nations in a rapidly changing world of predatory globalization, and suggests strategies for coping with and managing global pressures while practicing sound governance at home.
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Farazmand, A. Governance in the Age of Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities for South and Southeast Asia. Public Organiz Rev 13, 349–363 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-013-0249-4
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