the partnering initiative
Oxford
The Partnering Initiative (TPI) was founded in 2003, with the passionate belief
that only through collaboration among business, government, NGOs and the UN can
we achieve the shared vision of a prosperous economy, thriving societies and a
healthy environment. With roots going back to 1990, TPI is the world’s
longest-established organisation dedicated to multi-stakeholder partnering. It
remains internationally recognised as a pioneer of the field and continues to
combine cutting-edge partnering theory, with direct action globally to drive
effective partnering. TPI uniquely spans a spectrum from influence at the
highest levels of international policy (including through our strong engagement
with the United Nations system and international business organisations),
through to drawing out learning and codifying practice from partnering managers
on the frontline. TPI’s cutting-edge thinking, foundational concepts, frameworks
and tools have helped to shape and define the field of multi-stakeholder
partnering. TPI’s tools and guidebooks on all aspects of partnering have been
downloaded over 50,000 times and have been used as the basis for multiple
organisations’ internal guidance. TPI has trained over 4,000 people in effective
partnering both through open and tailored training courses. It has guided the
development of six in-country partnership platforms, resulting in the creation
of multiple partnerships around the world. It has supported organisations such
as Unicef, World Vision, the World Food Programme, Care International, Ikea
Group, to develop their partnering strategies and build their institutional
capacity to partner. And it has developed policy pieces that have influenced the
United Nations system and international donors in their engagement and support
of partnering. TPI’s work is guided by a UK-based core team, and delivered
through a global network of associates and sister organisations based in over 20
countries.
