Conclusion: Partnering for a Better Tomorrow

Cross-sector partnerships are based on the idea that more is accomplished when organizations collaborate and share in their success. These partnerships are not only important but will be necessary if society is to overcome its most complex challenges.¹ Some of these partnerships are already taking place, and we looked at a number of them in this book—Digital India, place-based development in Afghanistan, and emergency response in New York City, to name a few. We wrote this book because we believe the world can be much improved from where it is today. Not only can we do better—we must