Mechanisms for improved information sharing

Describe at least two mechanisms for improved information sharing. How do the mechanisms you selected either help or create challenges for sharing information with the private sector? How can the failure of imagination or the failure of initiative play a role in information sharing? Your essay response must be a minimum of 550 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question, and cited per APA guidelines. You are required to use scholarly resources to support your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Sites such as Wikipedia, e-how.com, history.com, howthingswork.com, and other similar sources are not scholarly in nature and may not be used for this assignment.APA format PLease.  APA formatKamien, D. (Ed). (2013). The McGraw-Hill homeland security handbook: Strategic guidance for a coordinated approach to effective security and emergency management (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.