Annex A Structure for Dialogue Level Nature of Dialogue 1 Political guidance. 2 Technical Coordination and Procedural harmonization. Institutional Mechanism Consultative Conference with All SADC Member States and ICPs represented at Ministerial level.* Joint SADC-ICP Task Force (JTF)** Objectives Review policy changes and political decisions affecting the partnership. This forum will meet every two years. Agree on RISDP/SIPO benchmarks in areas for mutual cooperation and implementation progress. Suggest priority areas to initiate Thematic groups. Prepare regular reports and carry out M&E activities. The Core Group will meet frequently to manage and coordinate day-to-day operations. * A balanced level of participation is required from both the SADC side and the ICP side. Ideal participation on the ICP side would be Ministers responsible for development cooperation or equivalent. The above structure for dialogue would enable various institutional levels of the parties to interact constructively and work towards set objectives for each level of the dialogue process. It will: i. Shape realistic expectations about what can and cannot be achieved within different periods of time. ii. Point towards the areas where it is most likely that development assistance can be delivered effectively within a short time, and those areas where improved delivery will take longer. iii. Show the ways in which the SADC Secretariat and various other actors in the SADC region (Member States, Civil Society and Private Sector) can contribute to the achievement of goals. ** The Joint SADC ICP Task Force (JTF) consists of a wider group of ICPs and SADC representatives. The JTF will provide a mechanism that operates as links between top-level political decision makers and the groups which work on the ground in key thematic areas, help to ensure effective utilization of 13