Preface
Problems cross boundaries and so must solutions. Hierarchy alone cannot solve today’s problems. One agency alone cannot solve today’s problems. Only multi-agency coordination, cross-boundary partnerships, and citizen engagement can deliver the needed solutions. As they evolve, these focused networks will improve the practices and reduce the costs of governance while delivering better results for more of us.
The first decade of the 21st century has confirmed the new shape of democracy. The basic building blocks of governance are multi-agency, cross-boundary teams and partnerships. In every domain of democracy, from health care to national security, these networks coordinate, communicate, and leverage resources and best practices across ...
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