# Cross-Sector Strategists The Partnering Initiative Supports Collaboration for Social Change By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-06-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-partnering-initiative References: [businessfightspoverty.org](http://www.businessfightspoverty.org/profiles/blogs/darian-stibbe-from-rhetoric-to-reality-building-an-architecture) & [thepartneringinitiative.org](http://thepartneringinitiative.org/) As part of the [International Business Leaders Forum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhood-literacy) (IBLF), the Partnering Initiative is a professional development program that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing across sectors, in an effort to spawn sustainable business initiatives. Just recently, in an article for Business Fights Poverty, Executive Director of the organization wrote a piece called "From rhetoric to reality - building an architecture to systematically drive [public-private collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbrand-impact) for development," which was part of their "Post-2015 Zone" series. In the piece, cross-sector development and the creation and sustaining of partnerships were praised. The Partnering Initiative itself works with government, civil society organizations, charities and corporate companies to help them work effectively. **Contact Information** The Partnering Initiative [website](http://thepartneringinitiative.org/) Partnering Initiative on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TPI_tweets) Partnering Initiative on [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Partnering-Initiative-3873079?gid=3873079&trk=hb_side_g) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cross-sector Collaboration:** The need for cross-sector collaboration to spawn sustainable business initiatives presents an opportunity to improve efficiency and innovation across industries. - **Public-private Partnership:** A systematic drive for public-private collaboration presents opportunities to develop new business models and enhance social change. - **Knowledge Sharing:** Improved knowledge sharing across sectors represents an opportunity to foster innovation and develop sustainable solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Business Services:** Business services industry can pioneer models for cross-sector collaboration and partnerships. - **Government:** The government can leverage public-private partnerships to produce sustainable solutions for economic development. - **Nonprofit:** Nonprofits can benefit from knowledge sharing and cross-sector collaboration to drive social change and build sustainable communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Design Business Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildfor2030-initiative.md) - [Childhood Literacy-Promoting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhood-literacy.md) - [Ethical Coffee Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win-win-coffee.md) - [Human Trafficking-Battling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-logistics.md) - [Cross-Industry Insight Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-think-party.md) - [Operational Model Transformation Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strategic-overhaul.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthropic-partnership.md) - [Early Childhood Development Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-bubbles.md) - [Partner Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partnerplaceio.md)