INTRODUCTION

The Partnering Toolkit

The Partnering Toolkit is a collection of tools and resources aimed at guiding partnering process for organisations and individuals. It can be used as the basis for learning about the concept of partnering and collaborative action, and as a source of practical tools and insights to initiate, lead and manage different stages of the partnering process.

The Toolkit is tailored to address crucial questions at every stage of the partnering process. These questions are categorized into three main stages, each capturing the vital actions necessary for successful partnering:

Discover & Define

  • How do I lead change?
  • Who to work with?
  • What is our challenge?
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Activate

  • Stepping into action
  • Citizen agency and voice
  • Common agenda for joint action
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Deliver & Adapt

  • Learning by doing
  • Sustaining partnerships
  • Sustaining change
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WHEN SHOULD I USE THE TOOLKIT

Unlock your Partnering Potential

Empower yourself with the Toolkit to tackle partnership challenges head-on. Gain access to essential tools and support for systematic partnership building. Collaborate effectively by assembling teams to utilise the Toolkit's resources together.

Who is the Toolkit for?

Who Can Benefit from the Toolkit?

Whether you're an individual, an organisation or a network, this Toolkit is your guide to practical partnering strategies for achieving your development and change objectives. It's designed for use across sectors, including public, private, academic, and civil society. Whether you're starting fresh or seeking to scale up existing partnerships, this Toolkit is for you.

When and How do I use the Toolkit?

Harness Partnering Processes for Making Change

Drive system improvement and change by leveraging the power of partnering. In the context of scarce resources, partnering offers a mechanism to pool resources and accelerate impact through collective action. Customise your approach with insights and lessons from the Toolkit to strengthen collective efforts.