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Partnerships

Share the work with clear responsibilities

The Network works with organizations, producers, researchers, trainers, and specialists on defined projects and recurring programs.

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Partner on an assignment

Bring in a team or specialist for the parts of a project that need added capacity.

Joint delivery
Agree how to share responsibility for completing a defined project.
Specialist capacity
Add people with experience relevant to the assignment.
Research and production
Get focused help with fieldwork, research, or production.
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Build a recurring program

Set shared outcomes and agree on how the program will report progress.

Training programs
Set up a repeatable learning plan for a team or organization.
Research programs
Receive recurring research on an agreed schedule.
Events and briefings
Plan a series of talks, briefings, or working sessions.
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Put the agreement in writing

Establish the rights, access rules, budget, and deliverables at the start.

Defined roles
Agree on who owns each part of the work.
Written scope and budget
Confirm the work and its cost before starting.
Named decision-makers
Identify who can approve changes as the project develops.

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