This document discusses authentic partnerships for development in the Solomon Islands. It explores how local NGOs work together through the Solomon Islands NGO Partnership Agreement (SINPA) to improve health, well-being and livelihoods. SINPA members include Oxfam, Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) members, and Solomon Islands community organizations. The document examines factors that influence partnerships, such as experience and organizational culture. It also outlines how SINPA uses capacity building, empowerment, and shared responsibility to facilitate sustainable change through decentralized community-led networks.