Thanks Nokulanga and Jessica,
other important links i may think in formative research at my area is having discussion forum or meetings with local government authorities (LGA), area counselors and community chiefs (famously known as MWENE). These are people who are very respected, trusted and influential in the community, if the research team has all the support from these people entry and recruitment in that community will be smooth. Furthermore these are the people who understand very well the culture, beliefs and norms of the particular area they always give advise or guidance on what or how to approach some of the sensitive matters or issues that might be of the concern in the area. on the other hand if something goes wrong with regards to study or there is misconception or concern we want to manage we always use the same stakeholders to seat together and discuss how to talk the matter
