The belief in partnership is one of the fundamental principles of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). So it is for our partners. This common ground led to, 25 years ago, the birth of what was to become the KAS-JSDP Partner Network in India. The underlying idea was that the directors and staff of the KAS partners should come together for annual meetings in order to exchange experiences, to learn from each other and to take up issues of common interest. The JSDP meetings soon developed not only into a platform for interaction and network building but also strengthened the unifying ties of different institutions and highlighted what they have in common.In this way the Joint Staff Development Programme (JSDP) evolved into a unique group of like-minded institutions, which is without precedent in India. All have been partners of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung - in the past or at present. All are NGOs, all are involved in developmental activities, all are training-oriented and almost all are active on the ground. The JSDP partners are located in different geographical areas. Their activities cover all regions of India.The content of this booklet presents a wide overview of the many achievements of our JSDP partners as well as the spirit that guides their performances. The JSDP Partner Network sets an example of the vivid and strong Indian civil society and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is proud to be associated with it. Both have drawn strength from each other. The uniting bonds of our engagement have been based on democratic values and on the belief of social and economic development.