What are the roles for stakeholders in HIA?
Opportunities and needs for stakeholder participation exist at each stage in the HIA process. Stakeholders include any individuals or groups with an interest in the outcomes of a decision potentially subject to a HIA. Stakeholders may include sponsors of development projects, public health officials, government agencies responsible for policy implementation or enforcement, as well as residents, employees, or employers. Inclusive and meaningful participation of stakeholders helps the HIA process to identify relevant research questions, sources of data and information, and proposals for alternatives and mitigations. Click here for a table of potential roles for stakeholders in the HIA process.
