Issue 30 : Partnerships for service delivery

Engaged or divorced?

29 October 2010

In many countries non-state providers play a vital role in the delivery of basic services. Based on research in six countries, Richard Batley assesses how governments could work in partnership with non-state providers and promote better services for poor communities.

Transforming financial services

29 October 2010

The microfinance sector in Uganda reached a critical point in the late 1990s. A transformation was needed to ensure its sustainability. Since no donor could go it alone, the transformation became a collaborative effort.

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Starting from scratch

29 October 2010

Capacity building for development is difficult at the best of times, but what happens when community structures have been destroyed, and there are no mechanisms to articulate local priorities? SNV’s MAMM programme went back to the drawing board to facilitate the emergence of credible local partners.

Responding to the tsunami

29 October 2010

The Asian tsunami of December 2004 provided an opportunity to explore innovative approaches to improve service delivery. Arun Kashyap describes how a public–private partnership has assisted communities across the region to build better water and sanitation systems.

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Puntland Health Partnership Programme

29 October 2010

Somalia’s maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world. Working with local NGOs and health centres, the Puntland Health Partnership programme is succeeding in improving access to quality services for thousands of women.

Providing education for all

29 October 2010

There is now global consensus on the need to enhance education for girls, particularly through well coordinated partnerships. Nitya Rao and Ines Smyth assess the experiences of a number of partnerships in promoting girls’ education.

Partnerships for service delivery: what makes them tick?

29 August 2010

Issue 27 of Capacity.org addressed the roles of networks and partnerships in capacity development. To take the discussion one step further, and make it more concrete and specific, this issue focuses on the role of partnerships in the delivery of basic services. 

Getting to partnership

29 October 2010

Whether or not the label ‘partnership’ is appropriate, the message in this issue of Capacity.Org is clear: in service delivery relationships matter. But less plain are processes that create successful interactions between diverse organisations – communities, ministries, local governments, aid agencies, NGOs, private sector contractors, etc. We therefore need to look at the neglected use of skilled, professional support to help organisations learn to work well together.

Partnerships for health in Mali

29 October 2010

In Mali the devolution of health service management to local governments led to friction at all levels, and the inefficient use of resources. An action research programme has helped the emergence of effective partnerships for local healthcare delivery.

Coordinating support for refugees

29 October 2010

The refugee camps near Kasulu, Tanzania, offer sanctuary for many thousands of people fleeing conflicts in neighbouring countries. For the relief agencies and NGOs that provide shelter and basic services, good communications are essential.

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A partnership for pastoralists

29 October 2010

Formed in May 2004, the Strategic Alliance Partnership has united local and external agencies working in the Afar region. The coalition has achieved notable successes in improving health and education services for pastoralist communities.

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