• Used when stakeholders are identified as being more directly affected by an issue than the general population and you want to inform them first.
• Provides a forum to interact directly with a particular group and allows for detailed explanation of issues, circumstances and implications unique to the group
• Allows sponsor to retain control of information/presentation.
• Allows sponsor to reach a large number of individuals who are not attracted to other participatory forums, as this forum is specifically designed for them.
• Provides an opportunity to expand project mailing list.
• Allows presentations to be tailored with specific information suited to different groups.
• Can build community good will.