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Measures and Conditions of Success in Public Sector Knowledge Networks

Abstract

Introduction: Public sector knowledge networks

Performance of organizational networks

Categories and measures of success for public sector knowledge networks

Critical success factors or conditions for success

Conclusions

References
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