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Strategic Partnerships

The Partos Innovation Hub facilitated joint learning between Strategic Partnerships funded under the Strengthening Civil Society framework of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the SP Lab sessions, we learned and exchanged knowledge related to the practical implementation of partnerships, PMEL approaches, decolonisation and localisation, and many more topics.

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The Power of Partnerships

After 5 years of Strategic Partnerships, this publication offers a moment for reflection. What changed? Who was heard? Where did power shift?

It gathers 27 stories of change, challenge, and learning from across the Strategic Partnerships, demonstrating the value and long-term impact of investing in strong, inclusive civil society. In their own words, the consortia share what they have achieved and what they have learned for the road ahead.

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Recommendations for a more power balanced policy framework for strengthening civil society

This policy paper offers policy recommendations to support the development of the new policy framework ‘Strengthening Civil Society’ from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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The Power of Making Futures – 2024 Innovation Report

ICSC, in collaboration with Partos, developed the 2024 Innovation Report. The report curates locally led initiatives that innovatively challenge the power asymmetries within the international development cooperation and social justice sector and foster local innovation ecosystems across geographies.

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