Introduction to intergovernmental relations -- Concepts and government structures in IGR -- Models of intergovernmental relations -- Evolution of intergovernmental relations in South Africa -- Intergovernmental relations in South Africa -- Intergovernmental fiscal relations in South Africa -- Intergovernmental relations and service delivery in South Africa -- Governmental relations with extragovernmental and international organisations -- Intergovernmental relations in the UK and Germany -- Intergovernmental relations in Africa with special reference to Uganda -- IGR in South Africa -- the way forward.