went so far as to say
that the state is now fragmented and disarticulated.
Although the role of public institutions in different network
governance varies considerably, what is clear is
that the roles have changed dramatically and they are
undergoing transformation process. For instance, one
needs to make a distinction that they tend to play more
active roles in vertical networks while more symmetric
relationship arise in horizontal networks among private
and public actors. In addition, it is likely that they will
continue to play a significant role in “establishing broad
principles of governance that apply to all