Collaboration stands as a crucial driver for educational change, and forming strategic partnerships can significantly amplify the impact of social development interventions.

NASCEE was honoured to be invited to contribute on behalf of NGOs in the education sector to the Dialogue with the Minister of Basic Education last week. The request was for stakeholders to reflect on the last 15 years, highlighting the improvements and outlining key recommendations for the future. NASCEE received input from 28 organisations through a quick-fire survey that was sent to all members. Click on the document to read the full report.

The NASCEE Networking Event Inspires Growth and Self-Discovery

The NASCEE Gauteng networking and collaboration event convened at the RMB Wine Cellar in Sandton this past week. This intimate venue, which extended onto an enclosed courtyard, provided a perfect setting for the effective implementation of the networking tips and tricks shared by networking guru, Helen Nicholson of The Networking Company.

Description of BRIDGE’s approach to running and managing communities of practice for its different focus areas over 14 years, consolidating key features through graphics. It sets out foundational concepts and principles, as well as facilitation and knowledge management methodologies and implementation systems. It includes discussion of the outcomes expected from the BRIDGE communities of practice, how to action these, and how to use these communities of practice to support collaborative efforts. Key lessons learned about communities of practice, their membership and successful delivery as well as sustainability in changing contexts (including Covid-19) over the years are shared.

Presentation: NASCEE and IPASA Joint Dialogue

Thinking about deep collaboration for deep change.