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100			_aSilva, Patricia _95161
245			_aIntermunicipal cooperation: the quest for governance capacity?
260			_c2018
300			_ap.619-638.
520			_aIntermunicipal cooperation is being increasingly adopted in various countries to cope with the dilemmas of territorial scale and resource rationing. Despite the pressures towards the reshaping of administrative boundaries, little is known about the capacity of intermunicipal associations to function as effective, legitimate and resilient policy actors. This article aims to contribute to this debate by addressing two interrelated dimensions. First, it seeks to present a conceptual definition of governance capacity, unpacking the conceptual framework into dimensions that can be measured systematically. Second, it aims to empirically assess the governance capacity of Portuguese intermunicipal associations, drawing on a unique survey of intermunicipal associations. Overall, results suggest that despite being instrumentally driven, intermunicipal associations have proven to be efficient, with members recognizing the benefits and the spillover effects of trustworthy arrangements. However, the path dependencies affecting Portuguese local governments may impact on the relatively low levels of governance capacity. - Reproduced.
650			_aIntermunicipal cooperation _95162
700			_aTeles, Filipe _95163
700			_aFerreira, Joanna _95164
773			_aInternational Review of Administrative Sciences
906			_aLocal government
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