Principles
of Partnerships: Shared Values
Participants
in this project are firmly committed to forging truly bi-national
partnerships across a broad range of institutions. To strengthen
these endeavors, participants in the 1999 Durban workshop drafted
these Principles of Partnership: Shared Values to provide a guiding
workshop for these collaborative projects.
Equity:
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Mutuality: a clear understanding of what each party can contribute;
everyone bringing something to the table. Each partner should
have something to contribute and something to gain.
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Reciprocity (e.g.: exchanges & internships).
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Representation: bringing all relevant stakeholders to the table.
Impact:
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Should have an impact beyond the individual project. Need to reach
the wider community.
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Project should result in empowerment, transformation, and capacitation.
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Consistency & continuity: long-term sustainability.
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Joint publication and dissemination.
Infrastructure:
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Organizational capacity on both ends. Reliable points of contact
in both countries.
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Flexibility.
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Preferable to work with consortia instead of specific institutions.
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Institutional ties that do not rely exclusively on individuals.
Communication:
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Transparency.
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Continuity and regularity.
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Continual consultation is essential.
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