NEPAD/HGSIC-3-2003/APRM/Guideline/O&P 9 March 2003 7.8 This stage is informed by the analysis prepared in Stage One. It will involve processes outlined in the MOU. The APR Team will interact and consult extensively with government officials, parliamentarians, representatives of political parties, the business community, representatives of civil society (including media, academia, trade unions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs)), rural communities and representatives of international organizations. 7.9 These consultations and briefing meetings are intended to serve a number of purposes: First, they provide an opportunity for the APR Team to interact with the key stakeholders in the country and to brief them on the APRM processes, spirit and guiding principles. 7.10 Second, the visit is an opportunity for the APR Team to discuss the draft Programme of Action that the country has drawn up to improve their governance and socio-economic development, to provide positive reinforcement for the sound aspects and to address identified weaknesses and shortcomings in the various areas of governance and development. 7.11 Third, the consultations will also serve to build consensus with the stakeholders on the remaining issues or challenge areas and the steps that need to be taken to address them. These findings would then form the basis for the Team’s recommendations on required improvements in the final draft Country Programme of Action. Stage Three 7.12 Stage Three involves the preparation of the APR Team’s report and concerns mainly the Team itself. The Team’s report is based in part on the findings of the Country Review Visit as well as on the findings of the research studies of the APR Secretariat prior to the visit. It should clearly summarise all Page 13 of 17