A/HRC/34/28 IV. Conclusions 103. The contributions received by OHCHR reaffirmed that human rights and good governance are interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They also reiterated 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 constitutes an indispensable condition for the realization of human rights. 104. The conceptual, policy and programmatic approaches described and the numerous examples provided extend far beyond a narrow conception of governance understood merely in terms of economic or administrative efficiency. 105. Human rights norms and principles provide a set of standards to guide governing processes and assess performance outcomes. Good governance is necessary for establishing and maintaining an environment conducive to the protection of human rights. 106. Respondents consequently underscored the importance of a human rightsbased approach to good governance and to development cooperation in support of governance, with a focus on the protection of the human rights of those most vulnerable to violations, and on their participation. 16