Step 2: Involve people in the review

Who else should we involve in the review?

• Have we involved a range of relevant people from the community who were, or could be affected by the project? Groups to consider >
• Have we included relevant formal and informal community leaders? Types of leaders to consider >
• Who is likely to spend time and effort on the review and what skills, knowledge and information can they contribute?
• Have we included everyone who’s interested in learning more about using IT for work, business, education or other purposes?
• Should we include any government agencies (e.g. State Development) or professional organisations (e.g. Chamber of Commerce) that may be able to provide information?

What will encourage them to take part?

• Do we know ways of getting people interested and encouraging them to participate in the review? Suggested methods >
• Do our plans allow everyone to take part who wants to (e.g. by holding activities at times and places that meet their needs, by using methods that suit different people)?
• Are we using effective methods for planning and organising activities, do we hold interesting and enjoyable activities that enable people to learn useful new skills?
• Who in the community can help us?

What can I/ we contribute to the review?

• Am I prepared to give feedback at workshops, interviews or focus groups?
• Can I help put short surveys together, and can I help distribute them by post, telephone, fax, email, at local community events or meetings etc.?
• Do I/we know about community organisations, businesses and networks, and do I have research skills for finding out information?
• Can I encourage more people to take part in the review by word-of-mouth, email, or by writing something for a local newsletter or website?

What else do we need to do a useful review?

• What funding and other resources are available?
• What existing information could assist with the review (e.g. a recent review of another project, results of another community survey)?
• What information about IT facilities, skills and needs in this community do we want that we do not currently have, who would have it, and how can we get it?

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