The Politics of Local Cooperation: a Case Study of Public Service Provision

Abstract

     This article aims to present a study of political factors that affect local cooperation in public service provision. This article attempts to identify which political factors influence achievements in cooperation under the Memorandum of  Understanding (MOU) between local governments. The findings of a study showed that achievements in cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between local governments come from the specific characteristics of the local political environment, local governor policy, formal and informal local political relations, local government leadership, and political pressure from inside and outside of local governments. Moreover, achievements in cooperation
come from local participation on initiating and mobilizing cooperation along with joining benefits in cooperation and cooperation assessment. All the factors mentioned above play the major role in promoting, enhancing, and mobilizing cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between local governments effectively and efficiently in order to meet the needs of the people.