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Developing Cluster Partnerships

This article explores the importance of partnership in achieving complex goals, particularly in the humanitarian sector. It discusses the challenges to partnership and the principles that guide successful collaborations. The article also provides insights on facilitating partnerships, emphasizing the need for mutual accountability, communication, and shared decision-making.

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Developing Cluster Partnerships

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  1. Developing Cluster Partnerships

  2. Partnership is… a relationship between groups mutual cooperation and responsibility - for achievement of a specified goal. ‘Working together is an urgent life-and-death issue.’ Global Humanitarian Platform – Geneva, July 2007 “Partnership is essential in today’s world; issues are too complex for any one organisation.”

  3. The Pillars of Reform Humanitarian Financing Adequate, timely and flexible financing Cluster Approach Adequate capacity and predictable leadership in all sectors Humanitarian Coordinators Effective leadership and coordination in humanitarian emergencies Partnership Strong consistent partnership between UN and non-UN actors

  4. Challenges to partnership Accessing funding Preferred NGO independence Conflicting mandates Conflicting accountabilities Lack of capacity to undertake commitments Inconsistent NGO engagement Conflict of interest – cluster lead versus agency Limited capacity building potential Inclusiveness & participation versus need for action Difficulty representing diverse NGO interests Perceived duplication in coordination Limited opportunities for participation

  5. Principles of Partnership A Statement of Commitment Communication Build on comparative advantage Complementarity Transparency Results- oriented Equality Mutual respect Coordinate capability & capacity Responsibility Commit only what can deliver

  6. Effective partnerships need…. Genuine commitment Negotiation & compromise Shared common goals/interests Shared decision making Mutual trust and respect Equal participation Appreciation and valuing diversity Mutual accountability Equal access to resources and opportunities Clear roles & responsibilities

  7. Tuckman’s theory of group development Conflict & organisation Cohesion & data-flow Clarify roles/ responsibilities Explain procedures Facilitate conflict Facilitate sharing and doing Facilitate problem solving Encourage inter-dependence Reassure why Expectations Get to know each other Interdependence & problem solving Dependency & orientation

  8. Facilitating partnerships - skills Request and provide feedback Be impartial and help resolve disputes Build consensus Act as a broker working on behalf of partners Adopt a collaborative leadership style Focus on your cluster role – not organisational interests Inspire commitment and action Forge and maintain personal contact

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