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Strong local businesses that are well integrated into their communities produce both economic and social benefits. In addition to promoting local economic development, the private sector can also foster cooperation with government and civil society, and promote local community investment.

Partners provides needs assessment and capacity building services to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as international corporations. Tailored skills trainings include conflict management in the workplace, leadership, and ethical business practices. Partners builds internal conflict resolution mechanisms into businesses, which allow them to productively and efficiently resolve internal disputes. Partners’ mediation services also provide businesses with a cost effective option to resolve external disputes. In addition, Partners provides cultural competency skills that facilitate cooperation between businesses and citizens, promote joint business ventures across sectors, and help businesses fulfill their responsibilities as good corporate citizens.

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