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KEY CONSIDERATIONSRECOMMENDATIONSTRADE UNIONS 30Represent large numbers of people active in the realeconomy on a democratic and accountable basisInvolved in regular interactions with governmentand employers in industrial relations processes,including consultations, negotiations andexchange of information on issues of economicand social policyEngaged in broader alliances and coalitions withlike-minded civil society organizations onsocio-economic issuesReiterate the consultation seeks ‘win-win’ outcomes through open,two-way consultationProvide all relevant information about the consultations prior to the meetingsInvite them to focus on socio-economic policy issues facing all the citizensin the countryGrant them more than one representative at the consultations, as they area mass membership-based organization representing workers. This wouldalso ensure that the political leadership is assisted by a technician.Encourage representations from broad civil society coalitions workingtogether on specific socio-economic issuesAccommodate established hierarchies, but encourage participation fromlower levels of membershipPUBLIC SECTORGovernmentsHigh capacity, more experienceAddress the issue that governments may perceive civil society members aspurely beneficiaries of services rather than stakeholders in the developmentdiscussion 31Spend less time on clarifying national priorities, but more time oneducating them on local and grass-roots priorities.Know that they may hesitate to be candid due to political posturing orprocess-oriented nature of doing businessKnow that they may view contributions from private sector actors or CSOsas impractical30“Labor Issues in Infrastructure Reform: A Toolkit”. Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). ppiaf.org.31Guy Bessette. “Involving the Community: A Guide to Participatory Development Communication”.Interna-tional Development Research Center.52Post-2015 Development Agenda Process: Guideline for Consultations