This background paper was prepared by Synergos' Founder and Chair for the Synergos Twentieth Anniversary Reflection.
It traces the history of Synergos' learning about addressing poverty and equity problems through building partnerships, strengthening institutions, leadership development and strengthening philanthropic efforts.
Support for the Synergos Twentieth Anniversary Reflection was provided by the International Center for Tolerance Education, International Development Research Centre, Rockefeller Brothers Fund and The Rockefeller Foundation.