Social Partnering in Latin America: Lessons Drawn from Collaborations of Businesses and Civil Society Organizations: 12 (Series on Latin American Studies) - Softcover

There is a growing recognition that economic and social progress are inextricably inter-twined.Companies must learn to integrate their activities with society, while social organizations need to learn to collaborate with business rather than view it with suspicion.This book is a landmark in exploring this new collaboration in the crucial setting of developing economies. It will be truly indispensable to scholars and practitioners alike.--Michael E. Porter "Bishop William Lawrence University Professor, Harvard Business School " In Social Partnering in Latin America, the SEKN research team has effectively extended to the international arena and advanced James Austin's path-breaking framework for understanding and developing institutional collaborations. A real strength of the book is its 24 case studies drawn from throughout Latin America. A must read for both practitioners and scholars of business, government and the nonprofit sector.--Dennis R. Young "Professor of Nonprofit Management and Economics, Case Western Reserve University, and President, National Center on Nonprofit " This groundbreaking book shows how dynamic alliances between businesses and non-profit organizations are improving social conditions across Latin America. The book itself is a milestone collaboration between Harvard University and business schools from throughout the region. Social Partnering in Latin America is about new alignments and changing times--a must read for business and political leaders.--Enrique V. Iglesias "President, Inter-American Development Bank "

Can businesses collaborate with nonprofit organizations? Drawing lessons from 24 cases of cross-sector partnerships spanning the hemisphere, Social Partnering in Latin America analyzes how businesses and nonprofits are creating partnerships to move beyond traditional corporate philanthropy. An American supermarket and a Mexican food bank, an Argentine newspaper and a solidarity network, and a Chilean pharmacy chain and an elder care home are just a few examples of how businesses are partnering with community organizations in powerful ways throughout Latin America. The authors analyze why and how such social partnering occurs. The book provides a compelling framework for understanding cross-sector collaborations and identifying motivations for partnering and key levers that maximize value creation for participants and society.