Osservatorio Nazionale sulle reti d’impresa 2025

Network contracts have become one of the leading forms of interfirm collaboration within the Italian productive system. Having reached a stage of full maturity, they raise new questions not only about their diffusion, but above all about how they function, their ability to generate performance, foster innovation, and adapt over time. Drawing on data from the 2025 National Observatory on Business Networks, this volume provides an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of network contracts, their governance mechanisms, leadership practices, and the organizational conditions that make collaborative networks effective. By combining empirical evidence with theoretical insights, the book is intended for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand how business networks can make a tangible contribution to the competitiveness and long-term development of the Italian economy.