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Philanthropy’s contributions to large development frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been growing worldwide. Philanthropy is interested in leveraging resources to achieve greater impact, influencing long-term development, as well as creating scalable solutions. However, despite good intentions, philanthropy’s impact remains limited because of siloed approaches, lack of understanding of broader development eco-systems in countries, and lack of appreciation for collaboration.
However, for thousands of foundations working to positively affect large scale social change in addressing large challenges of humanity, collaboration is the bedrock of strategy. While there is a recognition that partnerships are tough and time-consuming, they create opportunities for leveraging resources, increasing impact and driving innovations.