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# Long description

A diagram of a model of partnership illustrated using a series of four levels or steps. The lowest level is labelled ‘Networking’, is one layer deep and contains the wording ‘Exchanging information for mutual benefit’. The second level is labelled ‘Coordination’, is two layers deep and contains the wording ‘Exchanging information for mutual benefit’ on the bottom layer and ‘Altering activities/ways of working to achieve a common purpose’ on the top layer. The third level is labelled ‘Cooperation’, is three layers deep and contains the wording ‘Exchanging information for mutual benefit’ on the bottom layer, ‘Altering activities/ways of working to achieve a common purpose’ on the second layer and ‘Sharing resources’ on the top layer. The fourth, and highest, level is labelled ‘Collaboration’, is four layers deep and contains the wording ‘Exchanging information for mutual benefit’ on the bottom layer, ‘Altering activities/ways of working to achieve a common purpose’ on the second layer, ‘Sharing resources’ on the third layer and ‘Enhancing each other’s capacity for mutual benefit’ on the top layer.