The findings reported here build upon the foundation provided by network theories and previous empirical studies. The model of network formation advanced here can help inform future studies. First, the model provides precise specifications as to when and why networks are likely to be formed. This can provide some general guidelines for the promotion of collaborative arrangements on a wider scale. The model also signifies the importance of contextual and political factors that administrators may consider when forming networks. When there is a degree of incongruence between governance modes and contextual environments, more efforts are needed to put forward local collaborations.