Transforming Partnerships in International Cooperation – A practical guide for civil society, donors, INGOs and intermediaries

This document is a practical guide for civil society, donors, INGOs and intermediaries on transforming partnerships in international cooperation. It discusses the challenges facing local practitioners in peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development sectors, highlighting structural racism and neocolonialism. The guide explores building blocks for equitable partnerships, the importance of funding as a proxy for power and trust, and the necessity of decolonizing aid and giving power back to local communities.