Sample “getting to know your stakeholders” template

Stakeholder group	Level (who do they communicate with?)	Values and goals	Concerns
Members of the host community	Partners, families, local leaders	Varied: Protecting community members, reducing HIV in the community	Safety, community reputation (including stigma), involvement of community in research
Trial participants	Partners, families, local community	Varied: Helping research, earning stipend, reducing personal risk of disease or infection	Safety, burden of trial participation
National policymakers	News media, opinion leaders, constituents	Attaining and maintaining political power, impact on policy	If something goes wrong, they may be blamed for having supported the trial