Governance frameworks are structured sets of policies, roles, and processes that define how decisions are made and oversight is exercised within an organisation or system.
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- A governance framework specifies decision rights, accountability, escalation paths, and controls. Frameworks are applied to corporate management, data management, IT, and increasingly to artificial intelligence systems.
- In technology contexts, governance frameworks define how risks are assessed, how compliance is demonstrated, and how stakeholders participate, providing a repeatable structure rather than ad hoc decisions.