Context
International cooperation requires partnerships – this is the clear message of the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the core statements is that complex current and future social, ecological and economic challenges can only be mastered if all stakeholders in society are involved. SDG 17 mentions multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSP). Successful cooperation among stakeholders from civil society, academia as well as the public and the private sectors supports the achievement of all 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda.
At present, MSPs around the globe are operating with various levels of success. Cooperation is often arduous. Nevertheless, in the right situation, a cooperative approach can be very promising. Complex challenges in particular are often difficult for a single stakeholder to resolve alone. These can be addressed more effectively in an MSP.
Objective
Successful MSPs between stakeholders from civil society, academia as well as the public and the private sectors are well-established in German development cooperation and as a form of international cooperation and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Approach
The project supports new and existing multi-stakeholder partnerships with achieving their goals. In this context, GIZ has set up the secretariat for the Partnerships 2030 platform to implement the 2030 Agenda. Furthermore, the project cooperates with Engagement Global - bengo to promote MSPs initiated by civil society.
In addition, Partnerships2030 offers services for stakeholders who want to establish and implement partnerships: (1) The project provides specialist information, including via the website www.partnerships2030.org; (2) The project offers standardised and tailor-made learning and training opportunities; and (3) The project provides specialist advice for existing MSPs or individual stakeholders with an interest in the MSP format.