Service Centres · Participation

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Keep responsibility visible.

Appointments are based on capability, defined scope and written terms.

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Strategy PartnerService CentreRegional Centre

Independent operation · Defined scope · Visible accountability

Choose the right relationship

Strategy Partner, Service Centre or Regional Centre

01

Strategy Partner

Specialist contribution without operating a centre.

Strategy Partners contribute defined expertise in areas such as mediation, facilitation, learning, research or project support while remaining responsible for their own services and conduct.

  • Relevant expertise and standing
  • Defined field of contribution
  • Independent responsibility
  • No authority to appoint others
02

Service Centre

Local access to an expressly authorised service scope.

A legally independent operator may provide one or more confirmed service modules in a named location. Its public centre page identifies the operator, premises, team, current scope and validity period.

  • Defined city or location
  • Module-specific appointment
  • Visible operator responsibility
  • No automatic territorial exclusivity
03

Regional Centre

A longer-term platform for regional capability and co-ordination.

A regional centre may connect institutions, specialist communities and USG programmes across a wider geography. This role requires demonstrated operating capacity and a separate written arrangement.

  • Regional institutional relationships
  • Multi-programme capability
  • Local governance and reporting
  • Separate strategy review

Assessment criteria

  1. 01

    Institution

    A suitable legal entity, governance structure and responsible decision-makers.

  2. 02

    People

    A credible operational team with the qualifications and experience required for the proposed scope.

  3. 03

    Place

    Premises and local access arrangements appropriate to the services actually offered.

  4. 04

    Capability

    Evidence of delivery capacity, safeguarding, confidentiality and reliable administration.

  5. 05

    Alignment

    A practical commitment to USG principles, clear records and constructive co-operation.

Selection process

From interest to a visible pilot.

  1. 01

    Expression of interest

    Tell us the location, organisation and proposed role.

  2. 02

    Preliminary fit

    We identify whether the proposal matches a current development priority.

  3. 03

    Information review

    Legal identity, leadership, capability, premises and proposed modules are reviewed.

  4. 04

    Structured conversation

    Both sides clarify responsibilities, local needs and realistic scope.

  5. 05

    Pilot and written terms

    A limited pilot may begin only after the role and scope are confirmed in writing.

  6. 06

    Public centre record

    An appointed centre receives a transparent public page showing its current status.

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