This paper is part of a series of papers on inclusive agribusiness written for the “Towards a Global Research and Learning Agenda for Inclusive Agribusiness” workshop in March 2017. This edition focuses on the collaboration between different actors in the global food systems and the increasing importance of multi-stakeholder platforms, networks, alliances and partnerships. It showcases aspirational issues, reasearch questions and priority areas as well as ongoing and previous work in this field.