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 first year of operations exhibited a growing capability to bring practitioners together. Its work has supported partners and elevated the importance of addressing all aspects of the intergovernmental system, as emphasized by the Academy's 12 Grand Challenges in Public Administration. The Center will take on more research opportunities, collect and share vital intergovernmental solutions, and ultimately become a leader, both in action and thought, in reshaping our governance system into a more efficient, equitable, and transparent model for the future.

To conclude our first full year of operations, the Center released its Annual Report. Please access the report using the button below. We look forward to working toward an improved intergovernmental system in the coming years.

The dual sovereignty of the United States of America is a complex system with tremendous potential, and Federalism.us provides a convening place for policy makers and interested parties to find information and generate understanding around intergovernmental relationships.

The Standing Panel on Intergovernmental Systems considers challenges and issues related to the U.S. federal system and intergovernmental relations.

Check out the Management Matters Podcast, which focuses on various issues from the Academy's 12 Grand Challenges, Aigle Government Center, and the CIP.