Cross-sector partnerships between communities, corporations, governments, donors and civil society organisations are being promoted as means for sustainable development...However, there is little solid research to indicate which partnership models have the greatest potential to eradicate poverty...[this] report...analyses six current cross-sector partnerships in South Africa and Zambia. These partnerships cover the sectors of health, education and agriculture, and include the Zambia Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, the South African Sugar Association’s work with government agencies and corporations working with Zambian universities.