Criteria for partner selection

The following criteria are considered by Privacy International when identifying partners:

Organisation capabilities

Ability to engage in policy processes or in legal debates on privacy issues
Experience, history and administrative resilience
Non-dependence on project funds to guarantee functionality and sustainability of the organisation
Research and/or policy background in human rights and/or privacy issues
Well-established organisational structure and networks
Innovative approaches to research design and methodology, and
Prior experience of engaging with international partners.

Context and operating environment

Prioritise ODA countries from three lower categories: lower ODA country categories, namely: ‘Least Developed Countries’, ‘Other Low Income Countries’ and ‘Lower Middle Income Countries’;
Demonstrated potential for policy impact in country of engagement (not necessarily on privacy);
Manageable level of risk that may emerge from engagement.

Capacity to demonstrate