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governance

[guhv-er-nuhns] / ˈgʌv ər nəns /


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“The practical work is implementation: Districts need clear guidance on their obligations, consistent coordination with the relevant athletic governance bodies, and a school climate where students can participate without being targeted,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

"Real work remains on transparency, on governance, on ensuring that every dollar of revenue serves its intended purpose," said Michael Garcia, deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Caracas.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Headhunters say good governance can reduce some risks of joining a family office and that a family’s long-term investment horizon can be attractive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Some corporate governance experts attribute the rebellion Noel Tata is facing to a staggered succession by his half-brother Ratan Tata, who died in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

No matter where they were, Indigenous peoples’ governance was based on valuing what was best for the community over the needs or preferences of individuals.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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