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PARTNERSHIPS

Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office. This project is funded by the European Union. PARTNERSHIPS. Concept, definitions, principles, benefits , practicalities and some universal truths !. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations

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PARTNERSHIPS

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  1. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union PARTNERSHIPS Concept, definitions, principles, benefits, practicalitiesand some universal truths ! Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  2. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union 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 Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  3. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union “…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 Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  4. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union Core principles for effective partnerships • EQUITY • MUTUAL BENEFIT • TRANSPARENCY Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  5. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union Fundamental conditions for a partnership to flourish • Commitment - including resources which may be financial, physical, human • Agreement about the scope of the partnership • Means for prioritising activities • Targets to be achieved, which should be measurable Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  6. Looking for a partner? Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union 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 ? Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  7. Looking for a partner? Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union 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? Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  8. Looking for a partner? Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union 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 Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  9. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union Effective partnerships grow step-by-step • Pre-dialogue - “contact” • Dialogue • Consultation • Co-operation • Co-ordination • Collaboration • Formalised partnership Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  10. Potential ‘match-makers’ Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union 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 Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  11. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union 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 Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

  12. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union Regional Training on 'Development & Management of EU-funded Projects', Istanbul March 2010

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