Established in September 2021, in recognition that no significant public problem fits entirely within one government agency or even one level of government, the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (Center or CIP) helps identify intergovernmental gaps and serves as a forum for dialogue and problem-solving on those issues across local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal levels of government.

The Center, through convenings, collaboration, and research, will be a hub for solutions to our society's biggest intergovernmental challenges. It will utilize Academy staff, Academy Fellows, and other partners to develop structures and processes for implementing effective policies for resilient, sustainable future governance.

To learn more, listen to the Center's Director, Nancy Augustine, discuss the state of intergovernmental cooperation during her interview with Tom Temin of Federal News Network.

The Center's 3rd year of operations led to four main findings:

• Federal Agencies’ Coordination with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments Improves Policy and Program Effectiveness.
• Climate Resilience and Adaptation Are Too Large, Complex, and Costly for State and Local Governments to Address Alone.
• State and Local Governments Must Weave Many Programs Together to Serve the Needs of Marginalized Communities
• State and Local Governments Benefit from ApplyingProven Practices

Access the 3rd-Year Annual Report at the link below to learn more about the events, research, and other activities the Center engaged in to promote improved intergovernmental governance over the last year.