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Module ? Attend meetings of NGOs and community based organizations within and outside of the
3 interests.
environment sector. Find out what their priorities are. Hold focus groups to identify user needs and

Be aware that if your assessment serves only to produce a report to comply with
9-12 December, 2013 agenda) then the impact - the ability to have your findings used to effect change
a legal or policy instruction, or only relevant to the scientific community, (just on

- will be severely limited.

Discussion Questions

Form groups of 3-4 and discuss the following questions. Be prepared to share your answers in
plenary.
? What was the context for previous assessments that have been conducted in the past?
Are you operating under a legal or policy mandate? Is your assessments part of a larger
programme for government accountability?

? Why your assessments were mandated, directed or commissioned? Were your
assessments a high priority for your superiors? What other things concern them?

? How did/will higher-level decision-makers use your findings?

10 Developing an Impact Strategy for your IEA