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Multi-Stakeholder Groups (MSGs)

The MSGs are responsible in each pilot country for the CoST country goals, structures, process, work- plans and progress. The MSGs are responsible, in particular for:

  • Ensuring they are representative and follow CoST principles
  • The decision making process is consensus based and the discussions are participatory
  • Analysing capacity building needs and requesting assistance
  • Establish a working structure to ensure progress against the work- plan
  • The recruitment, proper use and oversight of a full time MSG country coordinator
  • The establishment of process for and the election of CoST projects
  • The procurement of the baseline study and review of the results
  • The procurement of the assurance and review of the results
  • Taking appropriate action as result of the assurance work
  • Requesting technical assistance as needed
  • Requesting administrative assistance if needed
  • Ensuring that funds disbursed against the work- plan are used as agreed in the work- plan
  • Communicating regularly with their IAG representative
  • Engaging with the country CoST Champions
  • Ensuring continuity and proper succession plan
  • Reporting to the Secretariat – as per the agreed work- plans and reporting templates.

For more detail see the guideline MSG Terms of Reference or view country specific arrangements here.