Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)

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Institutional Isomorphism Without Substance: Formal Governance Structures and Informal Power

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19545814
Published: June 5, 2022

Abstract

This article examines Institutional Isomorphism Without Substance: Formal Governance Structures and Informal Power with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2022). Institutional Isomorphism Without Substance: Formal Governance Structures and Informal Power. African Subnational Politics (Political Science focus), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19545814
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Institutional Isomorphism WithoutIsomorphism Without SubstanceWithout Substance FormalSubstance Formal GovernanceFormal Governance StructuresInstitutional Isomorphism

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