ENDORSEMENTS
Multi-stakeholder partnerships are, although not the easiest, certainly the most effective way forward to make sure no one is left behind when taking decisions that affect us all. I am struck by the amount of experience and quality of insight gathered in this guide, which echo many situations we encounter at the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) throughout our continuing learning journey to ensure inclusive policies for zero hunger and malnutrition. - Gerda Verburg, Chair of the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
The MSP Guide is a welcome and invaluable management tool for identifying the core principles, tools and considerations needed to optimise your organisation's approach to engagement - Paul Hohnen, Sustainability Strategies, Amsterdam, and Associate Fellow, Chatham House
What I like about this manual and I like it a lot is the way the authors have drawn on a rich tapestry of global experience and wide range of professional disciplines to enable those who read it to tackle the innumerable challenges of collaboration with increased confidence and competence. - Ros Tennyson, Partnership Brokers Association
It is truly wonderful to see this Guide that draws from such deep experience and range of sources in a presentation that is comprehensive and easily accessible for those creating MSPs. - Steve Waddell, Principal - NetworkingAction, author of Global Action Networks: Creating our future together
Managing multi-stakeholder partnerships is both an art and a science. This guide offers both practical guidance and unique insights drawn from real experience, providing the most comprehensive resource available on the subject. - Lisa Dreier, Head of Food Security and Agriculture Initiatives, World Economic Forum USA
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THE MSP FRAMEWORK
