ABSTRACT
Chapter 3 introduces the diverse types of networks and their function in public policy and public administration. This chapter addresses also informal and formal networks. Furthermore, it covers three types of networks—collaborative networks, policy networks, and governance networks, which are based on the foci of network research. This chapter then discusses the concept of network structures as it relates to network types, functions, and effectiveness. It concludes with a discussion of the challenges of network governance within an interorganizational context.
