Abstract
Current scholarship identifies benefits to both high quality partnerships and extensive networks when managing shared policy goals. However, with limited collaborative capacity, many public-sector agencies are faced with a decision of whether to pursue quality connections with specific organizations or more partnerships with an array of organizations. Using survey data from 72 local air agencies, findings indicate that quality of partnerships are better predictors of improved air quality than quantity of partnerships. Conclusions suggest building high quality partnerships is more important than having many partnerships when pursuing shared policy goals in a multi-dimensional environment.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Public Policy and Administration Faculty Publications and Presentations |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- cross-sectoral collaboration
- intergovernmental relations
- partnerships
EGS Disciplines
- Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration