This Guide aims to bridge  the lack of knowledge and data about the scope, nature and depth of UK-Africa partnerships in Higher and Further Education. It reflects discussions with individuals involved in such partnerships and their valuable insights; the findings from a survey conducted  in 2008; reviews of the literature on partnerships in education; and desk research. While the Guide does not set out to present a set of universal, objective rules to be followed and which will guarantee success, it  identifies valuable ‘principles of management and good governance’ which have been the driver behind a number of successful and sustainable UK-Africa partnerships and which can therefore inform future partnerships.