What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of public administration.

Joseph Raz defines probity as the quality of adhering to high moral standards and showing rectitude in all situations.

Probity in Governance

① Acts as the foundation of governance

③ Acts as the pale star in governance.

④ Indispensable to the needs of public welfare.

Probity as foundation of ethical Public administration.

① Public offices are trust and probity helps in valuing the trust of people.

② Probity helps in upholding the social contract

③ Probity helps in allocation of resources as it reduces chances of graft

④ It leads to objective decision making yet leaves for room for compassion.

⑤ It promotes participatory look at governance and enhances openness in public service delivery.

Hence probity is the foundational value of public administration.