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Factors Influencing Government Cross-Boundary Information Sharing

Abstract

Executive Summary

Introduction

Project Background Leading up to the Survey

Survey Respondent Demographics and Experiences with CBI Initiatives

Characteristics, Results, and Effectiveness of the Initiative

Comparisons between Different Groups of Respondents

Factors Affecting the Initiative

Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgements

Appendix I. Survey Methodology, Sample, and Response Rate

Appendix II. Survey Factors

Appendix III. Survey Items from Highest Means to Lowest Means

Concluding Remarks

In conclusion, this report summarizes the results of a survey which aimed to understand what factors and issues come into play in cross-boundary information sharing initiatives in the public sector. We propose that the results of this survey support the existence of a comprehensive set of factors that influence government CBI initiatives. In addition, the results of our preliminary analysis of this survey highlight a number of factors that we believe are worthy of further study. Overall, the identification of these factors contributes to the information sharing literature and provides useful ideas for the practitioner world.