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Collaboration and Engaging the Government
Olimpia Castillo (Mexico)
Loraine Gatlabayan (Philippines)
Objective of the Session
To Brainstorm on key strategies and
to provide pieces of advice for the
ff topics: Working in coalitions Building an advisory committee Engaging the government
Working in Coalitions Key Activities
Building the Coalition Involvement and coordination in conducting the Assessment Post-Assessment Activities
Key Strategies Delegation of Key Responsibilities (Commitments) Constant Coordination and involvement in activities Continuous Networking with stakeholders Empowerment and ownership
Advice Know the needs and priorities of the Coalition members Treat the TAI Coalition as a network and not project-based Clear TOR in being a Coalition member to assume
responsibilities and commitment
Role of Advisory Committee Key Activities
Forming the Advisory Panel Consultations in Case study selections,
Key Strategies Constant Coordination and involvement in activities Continuous Networking with stakeholders Direct engagement of Advisory Panel with NGO members and their
Research Teams Empowerment and ownership
Advice Ensure relevant stakeholders are involved (minority group, POs
involved?) Seize opportunities to know political, social, and economic context of
the country based on their expertise to identify case selections and in institutionalizing TAI
Involve them in preparatory, research, and post assessment activities Clearly identify
Engaging the Government
Key Strategies Constructive criticism in the Assessment Reaching out through the Advisory Panel Identifying target audience and knowing their needs:
National, regional, and local government representatives (With the coalition if possible)
Prepare Communication tools before engagement Advice
Keep in mind to already inform concerned gov’t institutions about the Coalition, the Research, and the plans for the post-assessment.
Find out where you can achieve direct engagement to achieve your objectives (National, regional or local level)