This study analyzes aspects of the partnerships done by the organizations of the Consórcio Social da Juventude (The Youth Social Partnership) in Salvador- CSJ/RMS. The notion of social networks is used as a theoretical and methodological tool and associative arrangements to social projects. The survey covered questions about network mapping, exchanged resources and impact to the organizational performance. Two level of analysis were outlined: the General Network and the Youth Social Partnership Network . The General Network proved to be totally interconnected there being connectors external to CSJ performing financial support role. The Youth Social Partnership Network proved to be fragmented, with low density, high power concentration or dependence on actors, perception of the impact to the performance of the organizations with more connections. This work makes clear the complexity of the institutional arrangements in the social actions and the investigative potential of the theory Social Network.
inter-organizational social networks; the youth social partnership; social projects
