Time to Track Cross-Sector Collaboration: Digital Prescriptions for Governing Fragmented Governments

Abstract

Cross-sector collaborations are a noteworthy addition to the tools of public administration and authorities seek to collaborate in order to deal with cross-sector wicked problems. However, the rate of success is not noticeable due to the barriers to reach collaboration. This study identifies the barriers of different phases of cross-sector collaboration. A synergy map is used to classify the barriers in three clusters to address them via conceptual frameworks, visual thinking and online collaboration platforms to facilitate collaboration.