Abstract
Multi-sector collaboration is gaining influence in modern discourse due to its potential to address wicked problems through collective goal achievement and capacity building. However, it also unveils challenges posed by power differentials and fragmented relationships among critical actors. Understanding the complexity of multi-sector collaboration requires an analysis of the relationships that impact modern society, such as state and non-state affiliation. In many developing countries, the state often maintains dominance, leading to tensions and inefficiencies in collaboration with non-state entities. These tensions, compounded by infrastructural challenges, contribute to instability and facilitate corruption. This analysis highlights the dynamics of power, personal connections, and corruption within these collaborations, often overshadowing policy considerations, with a specific focus on the context of the developing world.