Since the 18th century, political separation of powers has been considered a good, working solution to reduce corruption stemming from the almost unlimited power of monarchs and other autocratic governments. Philosopher Montesquieu proposed the separation of powers as a model dividing government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. It is difficult to think of any better working solution to this very important danger. Even after the separation of powers, corruption, and abuse of power seem to be everywhere. It is of utmost importance that everyone in government to be rightfully motivated to dedicate every effort and resource in their reach towards the common good of those who are governed, the people.

In current democratic understanding, government officials, even Presidents, are elected by the people. So, modern efforts to improve government focus on making it more efficient, reducing and eliminating corruption, and providing the best possible services to the people. Government transparency (through integrated e-governance) and good, functional education for everyone may well be the basic, necessary steps to take governments to a better stable level of efficacy, to properly regulate, and to bring basic public services to everyone that need those.

Sources: United Nations charters and programmes, World Bank. Other.