This article is a Q&A with Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, the first Special Representative for Global Partnerships for the Global Partnership Initiative established by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2009. The goal of the GPI was “to enhance the ability of the State Department to work with foundations, corporations, and non-governmental organizations on issues of common importance to the public and private sectors.” Bagley’s responses provide insights into the roles of each sector, how the collaborative approach differs from previous approaches, the economic incentives for private-sector partners, and more.