Prepared for the U.S. Agency for International Development
Mission Directors' Conference
November 1998

Chanya L. Charles, Stephanie McNulty, John A. Pennell
USAID, PPC/CDIE/DIO/RRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preface

I. Introduction

Purpose of the Handbook
Organization of the Handbook

II. Definition of Intersectoral Partnerships

Form and Function
Process and Result

III. Reasons to Enter Into an Intersectoral Partnership

Benefits
Potential Results

IV. Factors Conducive to Intersectoral Partnerships

Factors to Consider When Starting an Intersectoral Partnership

V. Start-Up of an Intersectoral Partnership

Preparing the Ground
Setting Directions
Achieving Results

VI. Challenges to Intersectoral Partnerships

Challenges and Opportunities within the USAID Framework

VII. Learning From Experience

Key Elements to Intersectoral Partnering
Lessons Learned
Role of the Mission Director

Additional Reading

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