Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Establish a Governance Structure
Governance structures provide direction and promote equity among partners by creating mechanisms to resolve power imbalances.
March 23, 2017
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Lessons in establishing a governance structure from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Clear governance structures provide direction while nurturing equity and inclusivity to resolve power imbalances that can arise during collaboration.
June 17, 2016
As U.S. government struggles to combat food insecurity, a new report calls for involvement of all sectors
Addressing food insecurity will require strong commitment and coordination from across sectors.
January 11, 2016
The Itasca Project works across sectors to improve quality of life in the Twin Cities
In the Itasca Project, cross-sector collaboration is weaved into the everyday strategy and implementation of local decision making.
December 30, 2015
Lessons in establishing a governance structure from Great Bay Community College
Clear governance structures provide direction while ensuring equity and inclusivity to resolve power imbalances that can arise during collaboration.
November 16, 2015
Examining successful and failed collaborations for lessons in addressing power imbalance
In examining examples of failed cross-sector collaborations, there are often signs of power imbalances that were not addressed throughout the collaborative process.
July 10, 2015
Jamestown, New York, Part II: Lessons learned from a history of cross-sector collaboration
As we’ve seen in our cases, the strongest projects are those that capitalize on the strengths of each partner and are forged on a shared vision of success.
July 16, 2014
New book investigates how collaborative governance is a change-maker in addressing poverty
Rich and Stoker argue that good governance, especially governance that emphasizes a cross-sector approach to problem solving, was a significant factor.
July 02, 2014