intergovernmental relations Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Horizontal Relations
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- This relationship occurs between the different branches of government
- These branches interact to ensure the balance of power and prevent the abuse of power
- They interact to promote cooperation in policy making, law enforcement, and justice administration
- For example, the judiciary checks the constitutionability of the decisions of executive, and legislature create the laws that the executive implements
- strong horizontal relations prevent conflict between the branches of government.
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Vertical relations
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- this relationship occurs between the spheres of government
- these spheres interact to ensure policy consistency, financial allocation, and administrative coordination across the various spheres.
- for instance, the national formulate policies, provincial adapt the policies into regional needs, local implement the policies practically
- effective vertical relations help maintain unity, streamline services and ensure national priorities are addressed locally
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Intra relations
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-they occur within a single government institution
- they focus on internal coordination among different departments
- there interaction improve efficiency, resource sharing and service delivery
- For example, municipalities have separate departments, but they must work together to serve the community
- strong intra relations prevent duplication, reduce bureaucracy and enhance institutional performance
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Extra relations
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- Relations that extend beyond government institutions to include interaction with citizens, NGO’s, businesses and private institutions
- These relations foster public participation, accountability, and collaboration in governance.
- for example, partnerships between governments and NGO’s helps to address societal issues
- government work with private institution to stimulate investment and job creation
- strong extra relations enhance service delivery, boost economic growth and strengthen democratic engagement.
