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28 Jul 2026

Identifying, building and maintaining partnerships in times of constrained resources

In March 2026, UNSSC hosted an exclusive session as part of its course on Partnerships, Financing and Resource Mobilization for Sustainable Development. 

Drawing on the expertise of Darian Stibbe, from The Partnering Initiative and lead author of the United Nations' SDG Partnership Guidebook, this session takes participants through identifying, building and maintaining effective partnerships. Centering around SDG 17, "Partnerships for the Goals," the session explores the growing importance of multistakeholder partnerships, the mindset shifts required to engage with others openly, and the art of negotiation in partnership-building. 

As Stibbe puts it: "Partnerships are not about 'you', it is about you collectively." 

Key speaker: 

  • Darian Stibbe, The Partnering Initiative; Lead Author, UN SDG Partnership Guidebook 

Agenda: 

  1. Explore collaboration through a real scenario 

  1. Introduce tools, frameworks and skills to help systematize your partnering 

  1. Explore the process of partnering 

  1. Dive into the essential partnership relationship 

  1. Look at human behavioural psychology 

This session forms one module of the broader PFRM course, which also covers: 

  • Week 1: Laying the Ground – Where Are We? Changes in the UN Landscape 

  • Week 2: Bridging the Funding Gap and Leveraging Innovative Financing 

  • Week 3: Building Partnerships as a Skill and Conducting Effective Due Diligence 

  • Week 4: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential to Drive Change Within Your Organization 

  • Week 5: Resource Mobilization Masterclass 

 

For more information about this webinar, and the course on Partnerships, Financing and Resource Mobilization, please visit our webpage.