Building Partnerships: A Best Practices Guide

The U.S. Government recognizes that, in today’s inter-connected world, it cannot operate alone and needs to work in tandem with the private sector, civil society, and individuals to address pressing issues of the day. Large scale and complex challenges—from reducing poverty and improving education, to protecting the country from natural disasters and terrorism—require cross-sector solutions and collaboration that leverages the full range of American talent, ingenuity, and commitment to action through creative partnerships.