I have suggested three ways of looking at institutions:
This suggests in turn that institutional development can be seen as, amongst other things:
You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this activity
Check your understanding of the following key concepts by thinking of examples of each of them.
You might put your examples together in a simple spray diagram, or mind map. These concepts do not represent alternative – let alone conflicting – views of ‘institutions’ and ‘institutional development’. Rather, all identify dimensions that you need to keep in mind as you develop your understanding of each of these two terms.
I do, though, want to emphasise that it is essential not only to recognise these concepts, but also to ask questions about them – interrogate them, if you like.
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