The year 2020 has taught us some valuable lessons about partnerships. And left a lot to wish for.
Category Archives: Blog
How partnerships can stay focused and refocus – and increase their impact
In this two-part blog, this second blog looks at how partnerships can refocus, and through initial planning increase their chances of staying focused throughout. Key points are summarised at the end of this blog.
Why partnerships struggle to stay focused – and how this undermines impact
In this two-part blog, this first blog looks at why many partnerships struggle to stay focused. In the second blog, we will look at how partnerships can refocus, and through initial planning increase their chances of staying focused throughout. Key points are summarised at the end of this blog.
Exit strategies for partnerships – why they are important for impact in international development
In this blog we explain why partnerships need to agree on exit strategies before they are formed, and outline how different exit strategies work in practice for different types of partnerships in international development. Key lessons are summarised at the end of this blog.
Partnership criteria – How to move toward impact in practice
In this blog we provide guidance on how to develop partnership criteria, and explain how partnership criteria can help partnerships stay on track to deliver impact. Key lessons are summarised at the end of this blog.
Happy endings? Why international development partnerships rarely end.
In this blog we look at why international development partnerships rarely end, and what the implications are for the international development sector and its impact. Key lessons are summarised at the end of this blog.
Pragmatism vs Planning – How to increase international development partnerships‘ impact
In this blog we provide guidance on how to best balance pragmatism and planning in partnerships. We also look at which pathway leads to more impact. Key lessons are summarised at the end of this blog.
Diversity in international development partnerships – a long way to go
In this blog we discuss the importance of increasing diversity in international development partnerships. We share some insights from research and best practices.
International Development Partnerships – Dos and Don’ts
In this blog we list ten “dos and don’ts” for international development organisations that are working in or looking to work in partnership. Yes, we can partner – but how? Many organisations working in international development have a mandate and mission to achieve impact (defined e.g. as lives saved, poverty eradicated, development potential of populationsContinue reading “International Development Partnerships – Dos and Don’ts”
Building a new partnership – the role of individuals
In this blog we explore how individuals play different roles in building new partnerships. Understanding these roles and their functions makes navigating a potential partner, outreach, and building a new partnership easier. Key lessons are summarised at the end of this blog.
