[John Mdluli]

Another good example of successful stakeholder engagement  on protocol and ICF development  includes the recruitment of CAB members to serve in the protocol development committee in order to ensure that that the community perspective is represented.  Another example could be that of having a community member serving in the Local Ethics Committee. Having a rep serving in the local ethics committee will ensure that all approved protocols take into account the needs of the community. Consultation with CAB though structured dialogues and Focus Group Discussion can be helpful.  Community voice can also be heard during the development of recruitment and educational material, especially in situations where the protocol has been finalised. All comments and suggestions made can be measured to assess the impact.