From Municipal Cooperation

Establishing IMC
PHASE 1: Initiating cooperation Step 1 - Identify needs and opportunities Step 2 - Identify partners and possible areas of cooperation Step 3 - Analyze the legal environment Step 4 - Conduct a feasibility study Step 5 - Decide on areas of cooperation Step 6 - Build awareness and support
PHASE 2: Establishing cooperation Step 7 - Establish a joint task force Step 8 - Identify the best legal form Step 9 - Agree on the financing of IMC Step 10 - Negotiate agreements/contracts/statutes
PHASE 3: Implementing IMC Step 11 - Establish management and/or representative structures Step 12 – Ensure continuous monitoring and assessment Step 13 – Ensure continuous and effective communication
PHASE 4: Evaluating IMC Step 14 - Conduct thorough and regular evaluations

This Part presents the general approach to follow to establish, implement and monitor and evaluate IMC.

Four phases and 14 steps provide the most relevant elements and aspects that need to be considered in the process.