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Module A basic definition of stakeholders includes those:
2 ? Whose interests are affected by environmental problems, or whose decisions have environmental

effects;

Who have information, resources or expertise required for policy formulation and strategy
?
implementation; and/or
9-12 December, 2013 Potential stakeholders and partners whose support for the whole IEA process is crucial may include
Who control key mechanisms for policy and strategy formulation and implementation.
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the following:
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Political leaders;
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Officials of national and regional public offices (such as ministries, institutes, councils, directorates
and the military);
? Local authorities;

? Political party representatives;

? Scientific community;
? Representatives of industry or entrepreneurial associations;
? Private sector representatives;

? Professional schools or associations;

? Academia (universities and research centres);
? Non-government organizations;
? Mass media;

? Youth groups, women groups;
? Indigenous communities and groups;

? Civil society organizations;
? Community and religious groups; and

? Opinion leaders.

In order to ensure effective participation, it is essential to have sufficient political support,
including:

? Full support for an effective participatory process from the national environmental authority or
lead environmental institution;
? Leadership and organizational support from of the national environmental authority and/or other
agencies to support the process; and

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