Metagoverning social work knowledge structures

The increasing fragmentation and the rising number of organizations in society create major challenges when implementing knowledge structures. In this article, we propose that concept metagovernance is useful addressing these challenges. enhancement structures Swedish social services our study object. Networks at national, regional local levels have been organized facilitated by national resources agreements since 2003. shifting participants, switching assignments ambiguity about networks’ purposes created difficult conditions for successful implementation. paper, argue fragile top-down government network organization provide limited opportunities to ensure new will an impact on work practice. Research based upon monitoring a program started 2003, affecting five universities their surrounding regions municipalities. article also observations interviews among actors. Results show agencies are hands-off, but still control setting up legal discursive frameworks those networks. It argued creates participating professionals work.