Fundamental Issues in Corporate Governance: Theory, Practice, and Global Developments

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  • Dr. Abu Kai Kamara University of Sierra Leone – Fourah Bay College Author

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https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jefrr/V1E6/2025-05

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2025-12-25

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Kamara, D. A. K. (2025). Fundamental Issues in Corporate Governance: Theory, Practice, and Global Developments. Journal of Economic, Finance Research and Review, 1(06), 153-192. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jefrr/V1E6/2025-05

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