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As one of the goals of the IEA process is to have a significant impact on policy making, 2
the process includes a stage for communication of results and outreach (Figure 1). Given
the importance of the communication and outreach strategy, it may require dedicated
leadership and a different team for the task.
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c. Collaborating institutions and other stakeholders

Primary collaborating institutions are those with a direct role in the assessment, including for
instance a role in coordination, selection of key issues to be covered, data collection and analysis,
drafting of assessment reports and communication of results. Secondary participants are those

who are invited to contribute their views, but who do not typically play a coordinating role or
have responsibility for assessment products. While primary institutions are typically governmental,
academic or specialized NGOs, secondary participants may come from a widest range of sectors
and include e.g., government departments or agencies, academic, non-governmental organizations,
corporations, civil society organizations, youth or women’s groups, aboriginal associations or the

media.

It is important that the different stakeholders participate throughout the entire process, providing

information or developing specific activities.

In order to keep an active relationship with collaborating institutions, it is important to keep in mind

the following:
? Identify a contact person for the duration of the process;

? Establish a clear definition of their role and responsibilities; and

? Keep the contact person regularly informed about progress and seek out his/her views on key
decisions.

d. GEO Collaborating Centres

UNEP-DEWA regional offices have collaborating centres (CCs) with regional mandates or with
specialized thematic expertise that, as noted earlier, participate in global GEO and other assessments.
They could also help conduct the IEA process and provide support on technical aspects of the
process.

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