The Origins of the European Coalition for Vision: Exploring the Formation of a Network |
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Authors: | Karen Heard-Lauréote |
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Affiliation: | University of Portsmouth, School of Social, Historical and Literary Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Milldam, Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | Despite growing interest in EU-level transnational networks, there is little understanding about how these form. This article investigates the formation of one network—the European Coalition for Vision (ECV). Using document analysis of 100 email exchanges, 12 semi-structured interviews, and observation of 5 ECV meetings, it identifies environmental and organizational triggers, most important to the creation of the ECV. Findings show that while environmental triggers played a role in ECV formation, organizational triggers were crucial. In particular, the presence of network leaders, a network entrepreneur and a network mentor were vital for the successful creation of the network. |
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Keywords: | European Union politics process of network formation transnational societal networks |
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