Collaboration among government agencies with special reference to New Zealand: a literature review.

From: Social Policy Journal of New Zealand | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to critically evaluate the literature, from both New Zealand and overseas, on collaboration across government agencies. Collaboration does not simply mean putting people together and expecting a better result. Collaboration is about structuring an arrangement for the joint provision of outputs and outcomes, and has substantial policy implications. The aim here is to provide a comprehensive overview that builds knowledge about the issues associated with collaboration as a service delivery strategy.

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