The Importance of Stakeholder Engagement

Effective malaria elimination requires coordinated efforts from multiple stakeholders. Our approach emphasizes building genuine partnerships rather than traditional top-down interventions.

Multi-Level Engagement Strategy

We developed a comprehensive engagement framework targeting:

Community Level

• Traditional leaders and elders
• Community health workers
• Women's groups and youth organizations
• Religious leaders

Health System Level

• District health officers
• Healthcare facility managers
• Laboratory technicians
• Surveillance officers

Policy Level

• Ministry of Health officials
• National malaria control program managers
• International development partners
• Academic and research institutions

Engagement Outcomes

Our stakeholder engagement efforts have resulted in:

• 90% stakeholder retention throughout the project period
• 15 formal partnerships established with local organizations
• Policy adoption in 2 countries based on our recommendations
• Sustainable funding secured for 3 community-led initiatives

Best Practices

Key principles for successful stakeholder engagement:

• Start with listening and understanding local priorities
• Ensure transparent communication throughout the process
• Provide regular feedback on how input is being used
• Build local capacity for long-term sustainability
• Recognize and celebrate stakeholder contributions