Tuesday with Morrie Reflections
Networking & Linkages
Creation of networks and linkages are an essential component of any development program and provide synergies for the program to build upon from a point of advantage to a point of strength. It is also a key area on which the performance of the SGP-India will be rated vis-à-vis other SGP country programs. Given the importance of the activity, it is pertinent to develop a vision and laid-down modalities for taking it forward in a manner that it builds into and converges with the greater SGP-India vision.
Why are Networking & Linkages important?
Networking and Linkages basically means forming formal and informal partnerships and ties with other organizations in different areas of mutual interest and/or benefits. In case of the SGP the most obvious partnerships that we have is with the Government, our grantee partners and co-financing agencies. Other then these, SGP also forges active partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, other donor agencies and advocacy groups.
Networking and linkages are important for the following reasons: • The program outreach and visibility can be greatly increased. • Technology transfer, share and dissemination can be facilitated between SGP and the networked organization and among the respective partners • Sharing of knowledge, skill, expertise and experiences helps in improving the effectiveness and efficiency • Co-financing links can be forged • Partnerships aid in replication and scaling-up of SGP project ideas and concepts • Replication of funding can be avoided and the grants can be used in a better managed and meaningful fashion
What kind of Partnerships can be forged?
The partnerships that are forged might be directly linked to the program, as – • Grantee partnerships • Co-financing links
Partnerships can be forged on technical grounds, as – • For providing technical know-how • Skill sharing for monitoring & evaluation, proposal development,
Creation of networks and linkages are an essential component of any development program and provide synergies for the program to build upon from a point of advantage to a point of strength. It is also a key area on which the performance of the SGP-India will be rated vis-à-vis other SGP country programs. Given the importance of the activity, it is pertinent to develop a vision and laid-down modalities for taking it forward in a manner that it builds into and converges with the greater SGP-India vision.
Why are Networking & Linkages important?
Networking and Linkages basically means forming formal and informal partnerships and ties with other organizations in different areas of mutual interest and/or benefits. In case of the SGP the most obvious partnerships that we have is with the Government, our grantee partners and co-financing agencies. Other then these, SGP also forges active partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, other donor agencies and advocacy groups.
Networking and linkages are important for the following reasons: • The program outreach and visibility can be greatly increased. • Technology transfer, share and dissemination can be facilitated between SGP and the networked organization and among the respective partners • Sharing of knowledge, skill, expertise and experiences helps in improving the effectiveness and efficiency • Co-financing links can be forged • Partnerships aid in replication and scaling-up of SGP project ideas and concepts • Replication of funding can be avoided and the grants can be used in a better managed and meaningful fashion
What kind of Partnerships can be forged?
The partnerships that are forged might be directly linked to the program, as – • Grantee partnerships • Co-financing links
Partnerships can be forged on technical grounds, as – • For providing technical know-how • Skill sharing for monitoring & evaluation, proposal development,