What we learn from community engagement must reach the right decision owner with enough evidence, authority, and time for a response. The reasoning then needs to travel back to the people affected. This is a question for project leadership and the whole development team. It is not a new name for an engagement technique.

The AA1000SES is a widely recognized and respected framework developed by an international and diverse team of sustainability experts to guide organisations in effectively engaging with their stakeholders in the context of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder relations and community development.

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector is a set of guidelines developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assist companies in effectively engaging with their stakeholders, which is vital for responsible and sustainable operations in the extractive sector.

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector provides recommendations to mining, oil, and gas enterprises on how to effectively engage with stakeholders in a transparent and accountable manner. The guidance was developed with input from various stakeholders and is supported by 46 adhering governments.

Developed by a team of sustainability experts, the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard (2015) aims to provide organisations with a comprehensive framework for sustainable engagement and accountability. This influential standard guides organisations in effectively involving stakeholders and taking responsibility for their actions.