FAIR GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW AS A GUARANTEE OF SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT

This article provides an in-depth scientific analysis of fair governance and the rule of law as fundamental institutional and axiological foundations of societal development. It examines the philosophical roots, legal essence, and socio-political significance of these principles, highlighting their interconnection with the effectiveness of public administration, legitimacy, social trust, and sustainable development. Based on contemporary scholarly approaches, the paper substantiates that the coherence between fair governance and the rule of law serves as a key determinant of progressive societal advancement.