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)