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Recognizing also that transparent, responsible, accountable, open and participatory
government, responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people is the foundation on
which good governance rests, and that such a foundation is one of the indispensable
conditions for the full realization of human rights, including the right to development,
Stressing that good governance at the national and international levels is essential
for sustained economic growth, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty and
hunger, and in this context reaffirming the Millennium Declaration, the 2005 World
Summit Outcome, the outcome of the 2010 High-level Summit on the Millennium
Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Recognizing the increasing awareness in the international community of the
detrimental impact of widespread corruption on human rights through both the weakening
of institutions and the erosion of public trust in government, and through the impairment of
the ability of Governments to fulfil all their human rights obligations,
Recognizing also that good governance and the fight against corruption have a
central role in the promotion and protection of human rights and in the elimination of
obstacles to development,
Realizing that the fight against corruption at all levels plays an important role in the
promotion and protection of human rights and in the process of creating sustainable,
effective, accountable and transparent institutions to achieve the full enjoyment of human
rights,
Recognizing that effective anti-corruption measures and the protection of human
rights, including by strengthening transparency and accountability in government, are
mutually reinforcing,
Noting with interest the outcomes of the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh
sessions of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against
Corruption, held in Doha in 2009, in Marrakech, Morocco in 2011, in Panama City in 2013,
in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation in 2015, and in Vienna in 2017,
Stressing the importance of policy coherence and coordination in intergovernmental
processes in the area of the promotion and protection of human rights on the one hand, and
of anti-corruption initiatives on the other,
Stressing also the importance of developing and implementing national legislation
on the promotion of access to information, of establishing active, free and meaningful
participation and of strengthening the administration of justice, transparency, accountability
and good governance at all levels,
Reaffirming the right of every citizen to have access, in general terms of equality, to
public service in his or her country as enshrined in article 21 of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights and article 25 (c) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights,
Recognizing that a professional, accountable and transparent public service
upholding the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity is one of the
essential components of good governance,
Recognizing also that the knowledge, training and awareness of public servants and
the promotion of a human rights culture within the public service play a vital role in
promoting respect for and the realization of human rights in society,
Recognizing further that meaningful progress towards good governance can better
be achieved with appropriate tools or mechanisms to review, measure and assess such
progress,
Welcoming the contribution of the United Nations Public Service Awards
programme, which recognizes excellence in public service to the promotion of the role,
professionalism and visibility of public service, and noting its review to align it with the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
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