Bridging the accountability and transparency gap in inter-municipal collaboration
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DOI: 10.1080/03003930.2017.1288617
Abstract: ABSTRACT Municipal governments are increasingly showing interest in inter-municipal cooperation. Often overlooked in the discussion of such collaborative relationships are concerns related to accountability and transparency. In this article, we introduce a framework to measure… read more here.
Keywords: accountability transparency; inter municipal; collaboration; accountability ... See more keywords
Inter-municipal cooperation in the case of spillovers: evidence from Western German municipalities
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DOI: 10.1080/03003930.2017.1403902
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper examines the question: Does the existence of regional spillovers have an impact on the emergence of inter-municipal cooperation (IMC) in tourism marketing? We use data from a survey conducted among Western German… read more here.
Keywords: german municipalities; inter municipal; western german; municipal cooperation ... See more keywords
Towards a typology of inter-municipal cooperation in emerging metropolitan regions. A case study in the solid waste management sector in Ecuador
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DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2020.1757185
Abstract: Abstract Inter-municipal cooperation (IMC) is a widely studied governance solution. Most literature defines IMC as a particular service delivery arrangement. However, we argue that IMC manifests itself in several forms and thus a broader definition… read more here.
Keywords: emerging metropolitan; study solid; inter municipal; municipal cooperation ... See more keywords
Disappointment or unexpected gain? A survey-based study of the motives and outcomes of inter-municipal cooperation in Poland
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DOI: 10.2478/mgrsd-2019-0020
Abstract: Abstract Based on a survey of inter-municipal unions (IMUs) and inter-municipal companies (IMComs) in Poland, this article identifies the most common motives for launching inter-municipal cooperation and the most frequently reported outcomes. The declared motives… read more here.
Keywords: disappointment unexpected; inter municipal; gain; survey ... See more keywords