Collaborative program design and implementation

Partners see a common problem, priority, or need. They conceptualize and design a program together and divide among themselves the tasks of delivering the program.

This arrangement can work effectively when there is little happening in a given area of activity, but there are two or more donors interested in addressing a need. Collaborative program design and implementation often requires a lead partner or designated coordinator. Facilitation, coordination, and regular communication of the partners are crucial. This arrangement is more difficult when numerous donors have already developed their own programs and established their own ways of working in a given area.