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PARTNERSHIPS
Concept, definitions, principles,
benefits, practicalities
and some universal truths !
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EU Calls for Proposals often include references to:
• Partners
• Associates
• Sub-contractors
We need to be aware of the EU’s definitions, but
more importantly, have a stronger understanding
of what ‘partnership’ means
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“…Partnership is a cross-sector collaboration in
which organisations work together in a
transparent, equitable and mutually beneficial
way. The partners agree to commit resources,
share the risks as well as the benefits to work
together towards a sustainable development
goal.”
Definition of ‘partnership’ currently used by The Partnering Initiative,
January 2005
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• EQUITY
Core principles for
• MUTUAL BENEFIT
effective partnerships
• TRANSPARENCY
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• Commitment - including
resources which may be
financial, physical, human
Fundamental conditions for • Agreement about the
a partnership to flourish scope of the partnership
• Means for prioritising
activities
• Targets to be achieved,
which should be
measurable
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Looking for a partner?
Make sure you’re well prepared...
• Write down what you need from a partnership
• What kind of organisation are you looking for?
• Beware of ‘mismatches’
• Does the location matter ?
• How are you going to communicate ?
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Civil Society Organisations This project is funded
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Looking for a partner?
Make sure you’re well prepared...
• Do you have a written introduction to your
organisation and team?
• Do you have resources to establish the partnership?
• What networks or intermediaries can help you?
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Looking for a partner?
Make sure you’re well prepared...
• Present the potential partner with a clear written
request
• Establish contact with an appropriately authorised
person
• Be clear about timelines
• Make your partner feel well informed, clear on any
resource issues, and empowered
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• Pre-dialogue - “contact”
• Dialogue
Effective partnerships • Consultation
grow step-by-step • Co-operation
• Co-ordination
• Collaboration
• Formalised partnership
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Potential ‘match-makers’
EU civil society umbrella organisations and platforms:
• Culture Action Europe
• European Civic Forum
• ACT FOR EUROPE
• European Youth Forum
• BusinessEurope
• ETUC
• BEUC
• Eurostep
• European Forum for the Arts and Heritage
• European Women's Lobby
• European Environment Bureau
• European Public Health Alliance
• Solidar
• Social Platform
• Concord Europe
• EU Civil Society Contact Group
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PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
• AGREEMENTS NEED TO INCLUDE:
– Objectives and expected outcomes from the
partnership (the vision of the partnership)
– Roles and responsibilities of partners
– How communication will be carried out
– Mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of results
– Procedures for managing conflicts/crises
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Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations This project is funded
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Regional Office
Regional Training on 'Development &
Management of EU-funded Projects',
Istanbul March 2010