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Manual On Good Administration Principles

FOREWORD

The idea and basis of good administration dates back to the occurrence
of the power and administration concepts. In the historical process,
certain principles and rules of good administration are seen in the
times of Sumerians, Ancient Egypt, Persian Empires, Ancient China and
India, Greek and Roman civilizations and even civilizations of Aztec,
Inca and Maya. Therefore, the basis of many of the principles and rules
discussed in the context of good administration dates to pre-modern
state era. In particular, a regime in conformity with such principles as
lawfulness, equality, impartiality and honesty was demanded, by those
who were ruled by the public administration, and voiced by the political
philosophers.

In the last century, the demands of the society regarding the government
regime varying due to the changes in the expectations from the
administration as a result of the transformation of the social structures
with the effect of globalisation brought about new developments in
government regimes and understanding of public administration.
In this context, people plunged into the quest of a government regime
that abided by the obligations of transparency, accountability and
information in order to ensure faster and smoother enjoyment of the
public services by the individuals, participation of the society through
the consideration of the demands of the public while providing services,

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