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Governmental Reform

Definition

Governmental reform refers to changes made within a government system or structure with the aim of improving its efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.

Analogy

Think of governmental reform like updating your smartphone's operating system. Just as software updates can fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features to your phone, governmental reforms can address issues in the existing system, enhance its functioning and introduce new policies for better governance.

Related terms

Legislation: This is the process of making or enacting laws. It's like the 'app developers' who create and update the apps (laws) that run on your phone (the government).

Policy Change: This refers to alterations in how resources are allocated or procedures are conducted within a government. It's akin to changing settings on your phone to optimize battery life or data usage.

Administrative Reform: This involves changes in the organization and actions of public administration. It's similar to reorganizing apps on your phone for easier access or deleting unnecessary ones for smoother operation.

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