Each issue strand of the Implementation Conference process is guided by an Issue Advisory Group (IAG).

The IAGs are multi-stakeholder, balanced by stakeholders, with 5-10 members each, appointed by Stakeholder Forum. 

Members represent relevant stakeholder groups and/or are key organisations in stakeholder networks at the international level. 

Our goal is to make the IC preparatory process as interactive as possible: Keep the amount and length of preparatory documents to a minimum, rather arrange direct communication via telephone conversations and telephone conferences. The Issue Coordinator will be responsible for minuting direct communications and incorporate comments into the 'rolling issue paper' and developing lists of IC participants.

IAG Tasks

The overall task of the Issue Advisory Group is to guide the development of one of the issue strands of the IC process, regarding the development of possible IC outcomes and identifying IC participants.

Participate in consultations within the IAG to identify possible focus areas and possible outcomes for the IC process, using a brief starter paper (1-3 pages) prepared by Stakeholder Forum as a starting point, and the developing 'rolling issue paper' throughout the process

Point the Issue Coordinator (at Stakeholder Forum) to good and bad practice examples and lessons learnt

Both of the above will provide guidance to the Issue Coordinator as to develop the 'rolling non-paper'

Identify possible participants for the IC process, at international, regional and national levels (as appropriate)

Approximate engagement level