Evolution of Governance Structures and Principles: A Systematic Literature Review on Emerging Models of Accountable, Transparent, and Sustainable Governance
Keywords:
Governance Structures, Governance Principles, Accountability, Transparency, Sustainable Governance.
Abstract
This study examines the evolution of governance structures and principles through emerging models of accountable, transparent, and sustainable governance using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. A total of 50 peer-reviewed articles published between 2021 and 2026 were systematically analyzed based on the PRISMA guidelines. The review focuses on governance theory, evolution of governance structures, accountability and transparency principles, sustainable governance models, and adaptive governance approaches. The synthesis indicates that modern governance has shifted from hierarchical structures toward collaborative, adaptive, and multi-actor systems involving governments, organizations, communities, and technological actors. The findings show that accountability, transparency, stakeholder participation, and institutional coordination are important factors in strengthening governance effectiveness and legitimacy. However, the literature also identifies challenges related to institutional fragmentation, coordination limitations, implementation gaps, and the need to balance technological innovation with responsible governance principles. This study contributes to the governance literature by providing a structured understanding of emerging governance models and highlighting future directions for developing more adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable governance systems.
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Li, J., Guo, B., & Li, J. (2026). The Dynamic Evolution Mechanism of Residents' Participation in Neighborhood Micro-Renewal Governance: A Hybrid Approach of Integrated Agent-Based Modeling and System Dynamics. Habitat International, 173(103852), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2026.103852
Li, S., Li, J., Wang, Y., & Xue, S. (2025). Study on the evolution of incentive mechanisms for multibody collaborative governance of occupational safety and health in China. Safety Science, 187(79), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/ J.ssci.2025.106867
Lin, S., & Song, Y. (2024). Upholding human rights in mega sports: A study of governance practices within the IOC and FIFA through the lens of the Ruggie Principle. Heliyon, 10(16), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e3 5607
Lu, D., Wu, H., Xing, C., Xu, J., & Zhang, G. (2026). Natural disasters, corporate ESG performance and firm value. International Review of Economics and Finance, 107, 105082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iref.2026. 105082
Maheshappa, S. C. (2026). From commons to contention : A review of the evolution of forest property rights in India. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 13(102829), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.102829
Maldonado-Romo, J., Montesinos, L., & Ponce, P. (2026). Space robotics and sustainability integrating physical, agentic and governance-aware (PAG) AI for autonomous orbital operations. The Journal of Space Safety Engineering, 11(39), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.10 16/j.jsse.2026.05.005
Mascagni, G., Mengistu, A. T., & Woldeyes, F. B. (2021). Can ICTs increase tax compliance ? Evidence on taxpayer responses to technological innovation in Ethiopia R. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 18(16), 172–193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.je bo.2021.06.007
Najati, I. (2026). Governance Failures in Blockchain Ecosystems: Insights from a Collaborative Platform Collapse. Data Science and Management, 23(8), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. dsm.2026.100193
Palladino, N. (2023). A 'biased' emerging governance regime for artificial intelligence? How AI ethics get skewed moving from principles to practices. Telecommunications Policy, 47(5), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol. 2022.102479
Parra-l, C. (2026). Agentic Agriculture 5.0 : A conceptual framework for human-artificial intelligence co-governance in wise agricultural systems. Agricultural Systems, 238(104893), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2026.104893
Pirannejad, A., Nargesian, A., & Dehghani, P. (2026). The evolution of HR governance: A systematic review and integrative framework for future research. Human Resource Management Review, 36(3), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2026.101150
Qu, L., Chen, G., & Li, Y. (2026). Evolution process and mechanism of rural spatial production based on actor-network theory: A case study of Three Gorges Reservoir Area of China. Habitat International, 176(103892), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2026. 103892
Quoc, O., Duong, V., Tan, B., Ole, B., Vu, T., Barnard, J., & Nelson, K. M. (2025). Institutional governance and design principles on collective action for sustainable water management in Vietnam. Environmental Challenges, 21(101370), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc. 2025.101370
Ratajczak-mrozek, M., Hauke-lopes, A., & Harrison, D. (2024). The evolution of contractual and relational governance mechanisms when platforms are actors in networks. Industrial Marketing Management, 121(13), 198–212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman. 2024.07.013
Sharma, K., Sharma, P., & Sharma, P. (2026). Human-in-the-loop governance of artificial intelligence in cardiology: From ethical principles to operational paradigms. Indian Heart Journal Journal, 06(02), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1 016/j.ihj.2026.06.002
Wang, X., Peng, Y., Chen, K. Z., Zhang, W., & Nehring, R. (2026). How does rural governance adaptively address multiple rural development objectives ? - The case of Qingshan Village , China. Journal of Rural Studies, 127(104374), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurst ud.2026.104374
Wang, Z., Zhao, W., Ni, Z., Zhai, P., & Meadows, M. E. (2026). The Safe and Just Space framework: Conceptual evolution, research progress and future directions. Journal of Arid Environments, 237(105705), 1–11. https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2026.105705
Wu, T., Zhang, H., Ji, M., & Zhang, R. (2026). Social inequality: Practicing environmental, social and governance principles in China. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 116(108069), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ei ar.2025.108069
Zhang, S., & Luo, S. (2022). Evolution analysis of corporate governance structure based on blockchain network security and complex adaptive system. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 53(102715), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.20 22.102715
Zhang, Y., Yuan, L., Ibrahim, I., & Omar, R. (2025). Sustainability in question: Climate Risk, Environment, Social and Governance Performance, and Tax Avoidance. Sustainability, 17(14), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041400
Zhao, J., Jiang, Y., Yao, J., & Tan, S. (2026). Land Use Policy From static to dynamic: A phased evolution framework for multi-stakeholder collaborative governance in comprehensive land consolidation. Land Use Policy, 170(108191), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landus epol.2026.108191
Zhao, R., Zhang, X., Yang, J., Li, H., Lu, Z., Xu, W., & Li, M. (2026). An AI-Driven Multimodal Sensor Fusion Framework for Fraud Perception in Short-Video and Live-Streaming Platforms. Sensors, 26(5), 1–27. https://doi.org/1 0.3390/s26051525
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2026-08-31
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Winanda, D., Catur Sakinah, S., Sari, R., Saftiana, Y., & Isnurhadi. (2026). Evolution of Governance Structures and Principles: A Systematic Literature Review on Emerging Models of Accountable, Transparent, and Sustainable Governance. International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science , 5(03), 9332-9356. https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.6364
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