Introduction

Abstract

The network aims to value vertical or horizontal complementarities between several independent firms, on the principle that “Unity is Strength”. In this book, we will examine the extension process of network frontiers in order to better control the uncertain environment, through progressively integrating the primary stakeholders, then secondary as defined by Freeman (2008). All along this process, the network will be transformed into a “network of networks”, integrating new governance issues. Those issues will encourage us to approach the political dimension of governance, in addition to the socio-economic dimensions. It will be a question of examining the administration way of power coalition’s in a “network of networks”, when the solidarity links are no longer federated to the unique network level but to a multitude of networks connected to one another.