Federalism, Intergovernmental Relationships, and Emergency Response: A Comparison of Australia and the United States
Abstract
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted governance. A strong intergovernmental response is critical for stemming the worst damage during the outset of a disaster. Collaborative planning with networks of constituent governments, medical experts, and emergency managers are needed to provide a holistic response to the highly technical and complex issues brought on by the novel coronavirus. This commentary highlights the differences in response by the United States and Australia, provides a comparison of intergovernmental relationships, and sheds light on how these federations vertical and horizontal collaborative efforts were stymied by politics or facilitated by existing intergovernmental forums.
Publication Title
American Review of Public Administration
Recommended Citation
Downey, D., & Myers, W. (2020). Federalism, Intergovernmental Relationships, and Emergency Response: A Comparison of Australia and the United States. American Review of Public Administration, 50 (6-7), 526-535. https://doi.org/10.1177/0275074020941696
