Institutional process for infrastructural development in Nigeria

Abstract

Infrastructural development is characteristically multifaceted, but studies tend to be focused on limited context which has shed more light on structural issues at the cost of increased ambiguity as regards institutional factors that influence infrastructural development. Combining institutional theory and institutional analysis and development framework (IADF), this research studies how institutional factors influence infrastructural development. In particular, it explores three questions: what are the main differences that exist in policymaking processes? How do stakeholders interact in infrastructural development in Nigeria? How can institutions enhance infrastructural development? The findings show that institutional arrangements and legitimacy pressures are the main reasons for organizational passivity which produce under-performing infrastructures. Initially, mimetic pressures influenced infrastructural development practices as companies imitated other company’s structures that were perceived to be beneficial to attain certain goals. However, coercive pressures by government and normative pressures wielded through professional network of actors appear to be more potent institutional instruments for reducing unresponsiveness. We concluded that favourable institutional pressures support infrastructural development practices, which indicates the need for more structured decision-making process based on collective participation of relevant stakeholders.

Infrastructure development in higher institutions: the role of private organisations via unexplored expanded corporate social responsibility (ECSR)

“…Studies have shown that infrastructure may influence productivity. The demand and supply of infrastructural services may be determined by economic growth (Esfahani and Ram ırez, 2003;Nedozi et al, 2014;Kabiru, 2016;Omobhude and Chen, 2020;Ebekozien et al, 2022). This cut across all sectors, including the education sector.…”

“…The demand and supply of infrastructural services may be determined by economic growth (Esfahani and Ramírez, 2003; Nedozi et al. , 2014; Kabiru, 2016; Omobhude and Chen, 2020; Ebekozien et al. , 2022).…”

Expanded corporate social responsibility framework: companies’ role in improving higher education institutions infrastructure to Sustainable Development Goal 4

“…Physical infrastructure is a critical component influencing productivity and requires capital investment. Omobhude and Chen (2020) and Ebekozien et al (2022a) affirmed that the demand and supply of infrastructural services might be determined by economic growth. The education sector is not exempted from infrastructural services.…”