ABSTRACT
Transboundary crises, such as hybrid threats, pose a wicked problem for crisis managers. A concerted, collaborative response is crucial, but different mandates, legal basis, and institutional frameworks can hamper crucial information sharing. One solution is to establish a meta-organization in the form of joint domain-specific centers. In this chapter, we examine how the design of the joint domain-specific centers influences information sharing, including the role of boundary spanners. This chapter finds that a lead-agency model is beneficial for spreading information, while a shared governance model is better for exchange of information and mutual discussions. Moreover, it finds that a co-located structure facilitates information sharing across organizations. Lastly, the role of boundary spanners is important for establishing personal relations within the centers as well as for the contact between parent organization and center.
