1. GEO Engagement with Stakeholders Update to GEO-XII Plenary GEO-XII Plenary 11-12 November 2015 Mexico City, Mexico

2. Engagement with Stakeholders is critical. GEO-XI gave guidance for GEO Engagement Strategy. During 2015, GEO Engagement Strategy developed; part of the new GEO Strategic Plan. Engagement priorities are: 1Partnering with users to identify needs; 2Commercial Sector 3Engage with UN, NGOs, development banks

3. 1.Partnering with users to identify needs; Foundational Task in Work Programme GD 08 “Systematic determination of user needs/ observation gaps”

4. 2.Engagement with Commercial Sector Three-tier framework to identify key questions and considerations in possible engagement: Tier 1: Systems Providers Tier 2: GCI Operations Tier 3: Developers of Applications (decision services and tools)

5. GEOSS Providers GEOSS Application Developers GEOSS Users GEOSS Common Infrast. GEOSS Applications ….. Domain A Domain B Domain K …. System i System 3 System 4 System 1 System 2 System j …. System 1 System 4 System 3 System 2 …. System z System 1 System 4 System 2 System 3 Tier 2 Tier 1 Tier 3 GCI Operations

6. Tier 3 is most complex and needs most work; Considering a new category ‘Corporate Partner’ Based on mutual benefit; Formal partnerships backed by commitments; Commitments vary by size & type of company; Equal opportunities open to all interested partners.

7. 3.Engagement with UN, NGOs, Private Foundations and Development Banks Foundational Task in Work Programme to ensure systematic implementation; GEO gaining recognition as a valued partner; World Bank joining GEO as PO is a start of promising partnership. Mr. Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Senior Director, Social, Urban, Rural & Resilience Global Practice, World Bank Group