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Polak, Josine; Versluis, Esther --- "The virtues of interdependence and informality: an analysis of the role of transnational networks in the implementation of EU directives" [2016] ELECD 680; in Drake, Sara; Smith, Melanie (eds), "New Directions in the Effective Enforcement of EU Law and Policy" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2016) 105

Book Title: New Directions in the Effective Enforcement of EU Law and Policy

Editor(s): Drake, Sara; Smith, Melanie

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN (hard cover): 9781784718688

Section: Chapter 4

Section Title: The virtues of interdependence and informality: an analysis of the role of transnational networks in the implementation of EU directives

Author(s): Polak, Josine; Versluis, Esther

Number of pages: 25

Abstract/Description:

Networked cooperation has come to be seen as an important governance instrument for improving implementation of international law. The current study presents new empirical evidence on the functioning of networks in the implementation of EU directives on product safety, air safety, and pollution prevention. Based on 28 interviews with participants of networks, this study illustrates that, while interdependence may motivate cooperation, the perception of a network as informal is the determining factor for it to be perceived to add benefit. Informality opens up opportunities for mutual learning to occur, mutual trust to flourish, and resource sharing and conflict resolution to take place.