TAP Partner Platform Information

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About the TAP Partner Action Platform

The new TAP Network Partners Action Platform is an online registry of our Partner organizations that aims to promote the wide-ranging work of our partners, as well as the collective efforts of civil society around SDG16+ and SDG Accountability. The platform will provide a foundation for our network partners to build more interactive and dynamic opportunities for engagement. With this platform, we hope to facilitate better collaboration within the network and among relevant, key stakeholders within the SDG 16+ and SDG accountability community.

In addition to showcasing each Partner’s commitments, The TAP Partner Action platform seeks to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise within the network and among key stakeholders in the community. Each of our Partner organizations featured on the platform have their own customizable web page that features a variety of media showcasing their mission and work, their commitments, resources and publications, social media handles, among other content, including TAP “Storytelling” initiative content also featured on TAP’s blog platform.

Partner Action Platform Flyer

Partner Action Platform Digital Card

Partner Action Platform Informational Brief

How to Use the Platform

To facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise within the network and among key stakeholders, the interactive TAP Network Partners Action Platform provides a fully customizable experience to explore, connect and collaborate with civil society organizations committed to advancing SDG16+ and accountability for the 2030 Agenda. Featuring a wide range of filtering and sorting capabilities, users can identify TAP Partners based on each organization’s area of expertise, regional focus, operating language, opportunities for collaboration, and working groups, among other attributes. Partners can also customize their page with specific “action tags” to communicate to others that they are actively looking for funding or collaboration opportunities.

The Platform is designed to allow Partner organizations to showcase their current work through a variety of mediums and provide periodic updates on the status of their commitments. Organizations with recent updates will be highlighted at the top of the search results of the platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Partner Action Platform

How do I join the TAP Network Partner Action Platform?

The TAP Network’s engagement structures are broken down into two main categories: “Partners” and “Members,” with each enjoying very different sets of privileges and benefits. To be included on the TAP Network Partner Action Platform, you must apply to become a TAP Partner by filling out this application here.

Through this process, organizations outline their specific commitments to implementing SDG 16 and/or towards accountability for the 2030 Agenda more broadly. If accepted as TAP Partners, each organization’s commitments and periodic updates on their progress are showcased publicly on the TAP Partner Platform.

How can I edit my organization’s page?

If you are an existing TAP Partner, you can visit the form here to update any of your organization’s information. Use this form here to request a new action tag to be displayed on your profile to signal to internal and external parties surfing the Platform about your organization’s current affairs.

General Update Form

Action Tag Request Form

How can I make sure my organization’s page is seen/highlighted?

The Platform was built to favor and promote organizations that are active users of the platform. The homepage of the Platform by default is sorted by most recently updated profiles, which will show at the top of the page. It is in organizations’ best interest to update their profile frequently, with both their information and new action tags

General Update Form

Action Tag Request Form

What criteria do I need to be featured on the TAP Network Partner Action Platform?

To be featured on the platform your organization must:

Be an active TAP Network Partner approved by the TAP Steering Committee. To become a partner, learn more here or complete this application.
Outline your organization’s specific commitments to implementing SDG16 and/or towards accountability for the 2030 Agenda.
Complete periodic updates on your commitments on the Platform.

There are many benefits to becoming a TAP Partner beyond just being featured on the Partner Action Platform. See the list on page 3 here.

How can I connect with members of the Partner Action Platform?

On each individual Partner page, there are contact buttons at the top and middle of the page allowing you to connect with any organization of interest. The contact button uses a form to forward your message through the TAP Secretariat to the primary contacts of the organization. This system allows the Platform to maintain a level of security and protection to the primary contacts of the organizations.

The social media buttons and link to the organization’s website at the top of their profile are also good resources to start getting connected with an organization.

Any other questions?

Email your questions directly to Ellery Wong at [email protected].

How to Join the Partner Action Platform

TAP Network Partners enjoy a number of privileges and benefits as a result of their commitment to TAP’s work. Most notably, TAP Partners are able to showcase their organization’s work and their commitments prominently on the TAP Network’s new Partner Action Platform. Other benefits include:

Access to TAP funding and funding opportunities within the community
Access to TAP funding and support for national and regional workshops
Access to voting on TAP Steering Committee and other ballots
Eligibility for upcoming leadership opportunities, including for national or regional engagement, or for the next 2022-2023 TAP Steering Committee
Organization’s work and commitments will be showcased on TAP’s Partner Platform
Featuring your work and key resources, events, and funding/partnership opportunities on the TAP Partner Platform
Organization’s work be showcased through TAP’s multimedia “Storytelling Initiative,” Newsletter, etc
Access to a broad, international community of like-minded organizations, including TAP’s membership and exclusive partnership listserv to promote engagement opportunities, events, resources, etc
Ability to contribute to any TAP resources developed
Ability to engage in working groups and/or serve as “focal points” of any TAP working/coordination groups

To become a TAP Partner, organizations must outline their specific commitments to implementing SDG 16 and/or towards accountability for the 2030 Agenda more broadly. If accepted as TAP Partners, each organization’s commitments and periodic updates on their progress are showcased publicly on the TAP Partner Platform. These voluntary commitments undertaken are subject to periodic reporting and review, must be aligned with SMART deliverables – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Resource-based, and Time-bound – and, finally, aim to drive the advancement accountability for duty-bearers as well as peaceful, just and inclusive societies as the foundation of the 2030 Agenda.

Elevating your status to become a TAP Network Partner will ensure that your organization can be showcased on this platform and around TAP’s key advocacy and engagement opportunities and beyond. Additionally, TAP Partners going forward will be eligible for any funding opportunities put forward by TAP, as well as any leadership opportunities, including for national or regional engagement, or for the next 2022-2023 TAP Steering Committee.

Learn more: https://tapnetwork2030.org/join

Apply to become a TAP Network Partner: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/become-TAP-partner