Why communication and networks?

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Why communication and networks? *

Communication and networks shape how organizations collaborate, adapt, and drive social change. In an increasingly interconnected world, addressing complex challenges—whether in public health, disaster response, or social services—requires more than individual effort; it demands coordinated action across sectors.

Networks of nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies rely on effective communication to govern relationships, share resources, and navigate competing priorities. By examining the mechanisms of network governance, leadership, and technology use, we uncover how these collaborations function, evolve, succeed, and fail.