How NGOs can work with Governments to build partnerships that will scale

NGOs and governments need each other to drive significant changes, especially in critical sectors like health and education. NGOs are great at innovating and taking risks, while governments provide the scale and sustainability needed for long-term impact. The article highlights lessons from Togo, where Integrate Health collaborated with the Ministry of Health to launch a new program.
Key takeaways from their experience include starting with clear, shared goals to ensure everyone is on the same page. Building trust is crucial, as strong relationships form the foundation of effective partnerships. Flexibility is also essential, as both parties need to adapt to each other's needs and constraints. Finally, leveraging each other's strengths—NGOs' ability to innovate and governments' capacity to scale—can lead to impactful and sustainable outcomes. In essence, when NGOs and governments work together, they can achieve far more than they could alone. Teamwork truly makes the dream work!  Click here to the case study