Providing evidence not only of the viability of partnerships but also that partnership approaches can provide substantially better outcomes for all parties than can more traditional approaches to development or corporate social responsibility. "One of the most definitive studies on partnerships to date" Corporate Citizen Briefing

This text shares practical experiences in establishing and implementing partnerships for development between business, government and civil society. The focus is on the oil, gas and mining industries, who increasingly operate in regions characterized by poor communities and fragile environments.