The passage of a groundbreaking new law in Guatemala that promotes better health for women and their families was the product of a year and a half of negotiations and consensus-building among a wide range of stakeholders, facilitated by UNFPA.
WHAT WORKS? Lessons from Guatemala
Knowing the opposition and understanding its views can be key to
successful negotiations. Analyse the rationale on which it bases
its arguments and develop a logical response.
Developing a different advocacy strategy for each stakeholder is
often the most effective way to achieve consensus.
Mistrust can often be dispelled through a transparent process of
consultation and negotiation in which all parties have full access
to information.
Confidence can be promoted by following through on every commitment.
In culturally complex environments, evidence-based data on issues
of common concern can help to bring stakeholders together. Follow
up with advocacy on these issues.
Ownership of programme objectives can be achieved by involving
as many actors as possible in the process.
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