August 30, 2021

Things only government partners can say

Trying to partner with the government on your next project? Better build a thicker skin.

2 min read

1

We are not satisfied with the work you have done for us for free. 

2

Why have you not included the data that my department has not given you yet?

3

Can you make this graph go up instead of down?

4

It’s 5.00 PM so I need to leave, but let me first tell you what you need to get done before 9.00 AM tomorrow. 

5

I understand that it would be easier for you if I added my comments on Google Docs instead of scribbling them on paper but, what is Google Docs?

6

We hope that you will make this deck for us since we have previously given you the opportunity to make other decks for us.

7

My boss did not approve it but my boss’ boss did, so let’s start work on this project.

8

My boss’ boss’ boss does not approve, so this project is a no-go. 

9

COVID-19 cases are rising and the city is going under lockdown again. Here is your travel pass to come to the office. See you tomorrow.

10

Yes, it is possible that you do more work than the consultants we actually pay. Why do you ask?

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
A B Chaudhary

A B Chaudhary is a pseudonym for someone who has been working in social impact for a certain number of years, a portion of which has been on government partnerships. They enjoy observing the behaviours of people in the development sector so they can write about it later.

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