Questions To Consider for Effective Consultations

The diagram identifies the questions which should be considered to ensure an effective consultation process. These include:

• Which actors and institutions can influence the problem or are affected by the problem?
• What is the level of knowledge, understanding & expertise of the actors and institutions? What is their capacity to engage in the instrument choice process and provide information?
• Are the concerns and risks identified by the actors and institutions integrated into the assessment and selection criteria for instruments?
• Is consensus the goal of consultation?
• How will diverging points of view be addressed and how will the various actors and institutions be advised?
• Will there be difficult choices or trade-offs?
• Will certain actors and institutions benefit more than others?

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