Issues Archive

Issue #1

the first issue of the Journal dedicated to promoting knowledge exchange on partnership brokering

Editorial
The Partnership Brokers Association (PBA) is proud to announce the first issue of a Journal dedicated to all that is involved in the art and science of professional partnership brokering. Entitled Betwixt...
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Collective impact in the water sector
Abstract: In 2012, the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) commissioned Improve International to conduct an independent evaluation of MWA’s programme effectiveness and provide quantifiable evidence and examples...
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Employment & social inclusion partnerships in Europe
Adding Value: The broker role in partnerships for employment and social inclusion in Europe Abstract: In Europe, the “partnership principle” is promoted as a policy instrument for improving employment...
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Intermediary Mechanisms in Humanitarian Collaboration
Abstract: This article is based on the findings of a research study and report on the role of 15 intermediary mechanisms- ‘platforms’[1]- and how they promote and foster private sector collaboration...
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Are introverts better at partnership brokering?
Exploring brokering skills across the introvert-extrovert continuum Introduction This article raises the question of whether it matters if a partnership broker is introverted or extroverted[1], [2]....
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Choosing our words with care
Choosing our words with care – a consideration of precise speaking as a critical tool in a partnership broker’s toolbox. In considering this topic, I am influenced by two contrasting views of words: The...
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A Local Content partnership in Nigeria
Fostering harmonious oil company and ethnic host community co-existence through a local content partnership in the Niger Delta. Abstract: Social and civic conflict in the Niger Delta around the distribution...
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Issue #2

dedicated to the brokering role in reviewing and evaluating partnerships

Editorial
Welcome to the second issue of the Journal of Partnership Brokering ‘Betwixt and Between’! This issue is focused on partnership brokering and evaluation. As the deployment of individuals and...
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Progressive review and evaluation as a trust building mechanism in partnerships
Abstract: When individuals and partners baulk at the thought of being evaluated, they may have formed an expectation that the proposed ‘review and evaluation’ is masquerading as an exercise in criticism...
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Making it better: The Partnership Broker’s Role in Review and Evaluation
Abstract: Reflecting the growing interest in understanding the role of partnership brokers, the author reports on the outcome of a PBA organized workshop where a group of partnership brokers gathered...
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The power of emotional capital in a partnership
Abstract: Based on her recent experience of a partnership review, the author reflects on the importance of emotional capital created through the relationship between the partnership managers as an important...
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Evaluating Partnership Broker Approach: A methodological perspective
Abstract: There is increasing interest in generating substantive evidence of the impact that brokered partnerships have on the outcomes of multi-stakeholder partnerships. Evaluations of partnership broker...
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Using a Review Process to Strengthen Partnerships: A Heritage Partnership in Newfoundland, Canada
Abstract: This article provides an overview of a review designed to evaluate and strengthen partnerships within a cluster of heritage organizations[1] in Newfoundland, Canada. This project took place...
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Too little too late?
Abstract: This paper describes the case study of partnership between Ghanaian and Dutch private partners, the Ministry for Fisheries in Ghana, and the Dutch ministry for Development Cooperation of the...
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Issue #3

dedicated to promoting knowledge exchange on partnership brokering

Editorial
Welcome to the third issue of the Journal of Partnership Brokering ‘Betwixt and Between’! The content in this Issue reflects the expectations we have of partnership brokers as managers of the partnering...
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Brokering a 2 Way Learning Partnership
Abstract: Knowing when to seek assistance and engage external support in a partnership is not easy. Just how this support may best be utilised and work with an organisation’s internal brokers can be...
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Increasing reach and impact of partnership brokers through training
Abstract: The Partnership Brokers Association (PBA) is the only entity running a unique international professional training programme for brokers, promoting partnership brokering and supporting a sizeable...
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Partnership Brokers as Leaders
Abstract: Leadership needs to be a critical focus for partnership brokers as they work to gain insight and inspiration about effective ways to increase their contribution. Just as they may adopt a number...
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New mechanisms for brokering collaboration: the emergence of partnership brokering units and organisations
Abstract: This paper explores the interesting phenomenon of units or organisations that have been developed with a specific and recognisable partnership brokering remit – even if that term is not explicitly...
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The role of partnership brokers in building a sense of ownership
Abstract: ‘A sense of ownership’ is a common expression in the partnership brokering world. Partnership brokers may question to what extent the partners, and hence the success of the partnership,...
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Complexity and partnering: Learning to ‘see’ for more effective brokering
Abstract: Partnership brokers play an important role in navigating complex problems in partnerships. When they look at their partnerships and the interwoven webs of relationships overlaid with the different...
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Brokering long-term partnerships - a cross-border approach based on a Romanian experience
Abstract: Partnerships are complex and we can argue that like many other human relationships depend as much on the attributes, characteristics and accomplishments of the partners as they do on the processes...
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Issue #4

dedicated to exploring partnership brokering in the humanitarian sector

Editorial
Welcome to the fourth issue of the Journal of Partnership Brokering! Humanitarian emergencies have become larger, more numerous, more frequent, more complex. This in turn has had a knock-on effect on...
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Hard-earned lessons for putting the Principles of Partnership into practice
Abstract: In 2007, the Global Humanitarian Platform introduced The Principles of Partnership (Equality, Transparency, Results-Oriented Approach, Responsibility and Complementarity) as a framework with...
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The servant leadership approach and humanitarian collaboration
Abstract: It is widely acknowledged that there is a widening humanitarian capacity gap. This is caused by new challenges driven, amongst other things, by climate change and its effects on food production...
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Passing on the mantle of humanitarian collaboration across generations
Abstract: It is often said that we are influenced and inspired by others who demonstrate through their actions and values of what is humanly possible. In this article, the author reflects on the contribution...
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Developing a soft humanitarian field - improving doing and being through creative partnership brokering
Abstract: Meaningful humanitarian work today requires improving practitioners’ capacities to operate (do) and to be present (be). There is a side to their work which complements the more traditional...
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Supporting civilian protection as humanitarian action – a brokering experience from the DRC
Abstract: In the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the civilian population has been suffering repeated violations of human rights over the past 20 years. Interventions such as from the United...
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Value for money in partnerships – a challenge to partnership brokers
Abstract: The use of multi-stakeholder approaches as a means of delivering international development commitments is growing. As development organisations work together to address ever more complex...
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Lessons from the frontline of Humanitarian and Technology Company Partnerships
Abstract: The widespread use of mobile technology and access to Internet by disaster affected communities creates significant challenges and opportunities for the humanitarian system. Many humanitarian...
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Issue #5

dedicated to promoting knowledge exchange on partnership brokering

Welcome to the fifth issue of the Journal of Partnership Brokering!
The content in this Issue continues our search for evidence of the role partnership brokers play in helping partners deliver effective outcomes. Through their personal and professional perspectives...
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Diversity as an essential partnership ingredient
Abstract: Diversity is an essential ingredient for collaboration efforts if new insights are to be gained as the basis for the complex issues transformational partnerships seek to address. There is increasing...
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Brokering shorter food supply chains
Abstract: How can we meet the growing demand from consumers who want lower cost, quality and tasty food and want to know where it comes from and how it is produced? One solution is to cut out intermediaries...
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Brokering in fast-moving partnerships: a Digital Promise case study
Abstract: This paper examines strategies for partnership brokering among small, fast-moving organisations where partnerships are crucial but the broker is required to skip or streamline some of the steps...
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Building competencies for co-creative partnering for local, adaptive development
Abstract: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be adopted by the international community in September 2015 are set to drive development processes and finances over the next 15 years. It is widely recognised...
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Working with development giants – a broker’s dilemma
Abstract: In 2009, ZOA, the international non-governmental organisation founded in The Netherlands, teamed up with Care Netherlands, Save the Children Netherlands and HealthNet TPO to set up the Dutch...
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Exploring partnership culture – the partnership broker’s role
Abstract: A multi-stakeholder partnership brings together people with different skills, outlooks and personalities from sometimes dramatically different organisational and social cultures. This influences...
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Issue #6

dedicated to promoting knowledge exchange on partnership brokering

Welcome to the sixth issue of the Journal of Partnership Brokering!
We have reached a milestone – it is exactly three years since we published our first issue. Looking back over the issues, I am in awe of the work partnership brokers do across the globe to make development...
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Dealing with ethical dilemmas – a partnership broker’s personal perspective
Abstract: In a long career spanning 25+ years, most of it spent in developing countries and at high levels of management, the author has seen how partnerships live up to the principles of equity, transparency...
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Learning to work differently: A scientist’s reflection on acting as a broker for food systems innovation
Abstract: In 2012, the Food Systems Innovation (FSI) initiative was set up between four Australian organisations working to improve the impact of agriculture and food security programs in the Indo-Pacific...
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Brokering food security: Connecting smallholder farmers to markets in Poland and Zambia
Abstract: Partnership brokering is needed to work out new ways of organising food systems that treat agricultural smallholders as a resource and opportunity rather than a problem or distraction. This...
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A review of the Start Network case studies
Abstract: In 2013, the Start Network (formerly the Consortium of British Humanitarian Agencies) commissioned a series of case studies to document its emerging experience as a “humanitarian system change...
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Managing conflict in partnerships– lessons from the private construction sector
Abstract: Partnerships between International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) and local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are typically unsuccessful, often due to an inability to manage conflicts...
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The value of reflective practice for partnership brokers
Abstract: Reflective practice is the primary component of the Partnership Brokers Associations (PBA)’s Accreditation Programme, where during the four-month mentored period, partnership brokers are required...
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