KANUKOKA

[1] The name was an acronym formed from the first two letters of each of the constituent words of the now defunct organization's name in the Greenlandic language.

[8] In light of the extensive reduction of scope,[8] the association was perceived as an expensive and redundant layer of bureaucracy, hampering the direct cooperation between the municipalities and the government.

[5][9] There was an ongoing discussion over its future, with a possible refocus from an independent organization to one being a vehicle for coordination of growth and development within the municipalities.

[1][10] The proposed changes were part of the ongoing reform of the public sector in Greenland under the new government, in office following the 2009 parliamentary elections.

[1][11][12] However, following the withdrawal of Sermersooq, and the division of Qaasuitsup into Avannaata and Qeqertalik, the organisation was dissolved on Tuesday, 31 July, 2018.