For those of us who believe that capitalism is a force for good, these are challenging times. Governments and business find themselves on the receiving end of blame from the public for the Western world’s current financial predicaments. Neither appear to be on the side of the everyday citizen. Capitalism is in crisis. And it […]
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Report launched at Rio+20 highlights how business can improve the quality of education
Partnerships for Education: Building the foundations of a green, prosperous and equitable global economy. In partnership with UNESCO, the World Bank and with support from BG Group, the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) has conducted research into harnessing the power of business as a way of improving the quality of education provision. Titled ‘Partnerships for […]
Partnership Evaluation launches Master Class series
The Partnering Initiative launches a NEW series of short specialist advanced courses to challenge and inspire partnership practitioners working in different contexts around the world. Each master class will provide in-depth knowledge and tools, enhance skills in one specialist area of multi-stakeholder partnering and offer a framework for professional exchange with the aim of developing […]
India – Time for business and NGOs to move from high ground to common ground
Change is afoot in India, as the debate on the role of business to support inclusive growth shifts from theory to implementation. The new landscape is one where companies are mandated by government to spend a proportion of their profits on CSR initiatives while major aid agencies are scaling down development funding for NGOs in the country.
Certificate in Partnering Practice open to Partners In Action alumni
TPI’s Certificate in Partnering Practice is now open for registration for participants who took part in the ‘Partners in Action’ training scheme which was run in collaboration with the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) between 2005 and 2008. The programme trained over 350 participants from around 40 UN agencies, as well as their partners […]