Governance models and reforms

This chapter explores the multidimensional notion of governance as applied to international institutions (IIs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Three main issues are here explored: (i) the main features of international organizations’ institutional governance, intended as series of legislative and policy requirements, conventions, and other expectations designed to ensure accountability, decision-making, and proper management; (ii) “good governance”, intended as adoption of governance principles and criteria that ensure participation, fairness, transparency, and accountability; and (iii) the role played by international organizations in international regimes and “global governance”.