A/HRC/43/34 38. Mr. Meuleman recalled the importance of context when promoting the Sustainable Development Goals and human rights. Effective governance for the Goals and for human rights had to be contextual. As governance was based on values, it was normative, and its effectiveness depended on a mindful match with the context in which a governance framework should be applied. The 11 principles of effective governance for sustainable development, developed by the Committee of Experts on Public Administration and endorsed by the Economic and Social Council, should be used as a reference for the design and evaluation of governance for human rights. Human rights were universal, but the manner in which to implement and ensure them should be contextual. In his opinion, the principle of common but differentiated responsibility also applied to human rights. 39. On the question of challenges for good governance, panellists pointed to a need to focus on fighting disempowerment. That would require investment in the quality of the public sector and training of those involved in its operations, and a specific focus on empowering local authorities and civil society groups, as they possessed the best knowledge of the problems and challenges. 40. Regarding changes in governance structures, panellists highlighted the need to gather more information and data. In addition, States should invest in all sectors of the State, such as the parliament and the civil service, but also civic actors and movements, such as the youth. 41. Ms. Silva said that States should focus on the 2030 Agenda by identifying policies that allowed for acceleration. Other actions to consider would be processes of democratization and inclusion of those left behind. Special attention should be given to good governance principles and the special needs of fragile countries. 42. Mr. Soh highlighted the links between new technologies and good governance. New digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud computing were fundamentally transforming the nature of governance. While the possible benefits of such technologies were infinite, so too were the potential dangers, including to privacy rights. He suggested that new tools should be approached with restraint and careful study, particularly at the national level. IV. Conclusions and recommendations A. Conclusions 43. Participants underlined that good governance, human rights and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals were interrelated and mutually reinforcing, and that good governance was a prerequisite for the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights. 44. The realization of human rights and the implementation of the appropriate governance model had to be context-specific. Good governance and human rights required transparency, participation, responsiveness, effectiveness and nondiscrimination, as well as accountability mechanisms that were able to address poor performance, mismanagement and criminal activity. Good governance and Goal 16 were the cornerstones of the 2030 Agenda. 45. Regional and international organizations could promote good governance and the Sustainable Development Goals by working with States to build strong democratic institutions and venues for citizen participation, improve the quality of governance, and build inclusive and accountable public institutions. B. Recommendations 46. States and regional and international organizations should consider ways in which to improve data collection and indicators on good governance. 8