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Exploring the Link between Governance and Institutions: Theoretical and Empirical Evidence from Tanzania

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  • Boniface E.S Mgonja
  • Alphonce W Dossa

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The potential link between governance and institutions is increasingly becoming a central concern in social science. In political science, the approach taken to explore this link involves examining the role structure plays in determining political behaviours, the overall patterns of governance, and the outcomes of political processes. Therefore, the quality of institutions has long been recognized as an important component of a well-functioning system of governance. This paper investigates and reflects on the relationship between institutions and governance in local political settings and analyzes the impacts of institutional factors on good governance. Very specifically, the paper explores different theoretical and empirical debates about governance in general and good governance in particular. Drawing upon “historical institutionalism”, the paper offers a satisfactory analytical framework for studying the ability of the institutions of governance in Tanzania, from their inception through their development over time, to meet the needs of the local community.

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  • Boniface E.S Mgonja & Alphonce W Dossa, 2015. "Exploring the Link between Governance and Institutions: Theoretical and Empirical Evidence from Tanzania," Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, Conscientia Beam, vol. 3(1), pages 37-54.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:hassle:v:3:y:2015:i:1:p:37-54:id:764
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