National schools of government: Building relationships and co-ordination

This chapter considers the institutional foundations of the schools of government and their relationship to government, as well as the means by which schools co-ordinate their activities with other government and non-governmental institutions. The chapter suggests that greater engagement is necessary to bridge the gap between curricula and practice. In particular, it examines the relationships of schools of government with the government and other institutional stakeholders. Finally, the chapter also looks into the internal governance and management of the schools and how this may influence their mandate, activities and capacity to respond to government priorities.