In particular, in a network characterized by high levels
of task complexity, asset specificity and uncertainty,
trust and reciprocity are unlikely to develop instantaneously
and these circumstances call for a central governing
body to ‘coordinate activities.’ In horizontal networks,
the role of a central coordinator is greater and
this can be done mostly by bilateral type of bodies consisting
of member organizations. At the current stage of
development in policy network in Korea, the government
agencies and the administrative staffs fulfill the
role of the informal bilateral governance body for reasons
associated with administrative convenience and
cost managemen