The Private Sector and Development Organizations: Building Successful Alliances
Course objective:
The Agenda 2030 assumes a major role for the private sector in advancing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) beyond responsible business conduct. Combining the strengths of private firms and development actors is promising; at the same time, bridging different cultures, organizational priorities and working styles comes with its own set of challenges. This course seeks to increase participants’ understanding of the multifaceted range of cooperation modalities and opportunities between development agencies, private firms, and civil society organizations. It enhances the understanding of the different organizational logics and equips participants with the knowledge and tools required to enable effective interaction and joint initiatives, and to assess both opportunities and risks of such cooperation.
Key topics:
- Private sector and development
- Engagement with the private sector: introducing concepts and taking stock of experience
- Engaging with the private sector: how to design and manage partnerships
ECTS points:
1
