The strategic objective for the good governance work programme of the Forum Secretariat is “improved transparency, accountability, equity and efficiency in the management and use of resources in the Pacific”.

Good governance is a prerequisite for sustainable development and economic growth, and as outlined in their Vision, and consistent with priority initiatives in the Pacific Plan, Forum Leaders:

"seek a Pacific region that is respected for the quality of its governance, the sustainable management of its resources, the full observance of democratic values and for its defence and promotion of human rights" 

Good Governance Initiatives in the Pacific Plan include: 

Initiative 12.1 
Commitments to key institutions such as anti-corruption and integrity institutions

Initiative 12.2 
Supporting the Forum Principles of Good Leadership and Accountability (link to document)

Initiative 12.3 
Enhancing governance mechanisms for resource management and traditional values and modern structures

Initiative 12.4 
Upgrading regional statistical information systems and databases to support decision-making
 
Initiative 12.5 
Ratifying and implementing regional and international human rights conventions

Initiative 12.6 
Supporting greater participatory democracy, decision-making (including non-state actors, youth, women and disabled and electoral processes

Initiative 12.7 
Developing common approaches to financial regulations; and 

Initiative 12.8 
Establishing accountable and independent macro-economic and micro-economic technical assistance to strengthen treasury and finance functions