Recently, The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) completed a study of the future of intergovernmental management and relations in the U.S.  

Discuss the following concerns The Academy developed during its study:

• What are the critical intergovernmental challenges that need to be addressed? 
• What are the current barriers to effective consultation and collaboration at both the enterprise and program levels within and across levels of government?  
• What procedural or institutional changes might best reduce those barriers? 
• How might needed institutional capacity be managed and funded? 

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