Governance refers to the processes of decision-making and implementation, as well as the ways that decisions are carried out or not acted upon. Governance can be examined at different levels, such as corporate, international, national, and local governance. Good governance ensures that political, social and economic priorities are based on broad consensus and that the voices of the poorest and the most vulnerable are heard in policymaking. It also requires fair legal frameworks, transparent processes, and institutions that are accountable.