5. Roles and Responsibilities
Overview
This module examines the different roles involved in the modelling process and the importance of collaboration between technical experts, policymakers, programme implementers, and partners. Participants explore how responsibilities are distributed across the modelling lifecycle and identify good practices for ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective engagement.
By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
Identify what roles different stakeholders play in the modelling process
Understand how collaboration between modellers and decision-makers can be structured effectively
Define responsibilities to support transparency and accountability in modelling
Stakeholder roles in modelling
Collaboration and co-development
Accountability and transparency
Decision-maker engagement
Governance and ownership of modelling processes
Delivery Plan
This module is comprised of one main activity. However, we split the delivery over two session—one during the in-person block and one during a virtual session.
| Topic | Description | Duration | Format |
| Interactive Plenary Session | Introduce exercise Identification of key stakeholders Worked example of stakeholder mapping and prioritisation for stage 1. |
45-60 min | Group discussion (plenary) during in person block |
| Break-out Group Exercise | Roles and responsibilities for stakeholders at different stages of the modelling process | 45–60 min | Small group break out exercise during virtual session |
| Group Discussion | Feedback on prioritisation of stakeholder involvement | 15-30 min | Group discussion (plenary) |
Practical Exercise
Exercise Title: Stakeholder Role Mapping
Instructions:
Using the provided template, participants work in groups to map the priority level for involvement of different stakeholders across the key steps in the modelling process. Priority levels are assigned from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), to indicate how important it is for that stakeholder to be involved in the corresponding activity.
During the plenary session, the facilitator guides the group discussion to identify who the potential stakeholders are and do a worked example of the first modelling project stage.
For this exercise, we have grouped the process of a modelling project into four stages. Each stage has 5-6 activities associated with it.
Problem formulation
Data conceptualisation and model inputs
Model development and validation
Scenario formulation and results
Example stakeholders: Decision-makers, Modellers, Ministry of Health, NaMP Management, NMP Implementers, Health staff, Other ministries, Advisory bodies, Disease specialists, Community leaders, NGOs, Private sector
Facilitator Guidance
Encourage participants to reflect on their own institutional roles
Reinforce that successful modelling requires continuous engagement, not one-off consultation
Highlight the importance of shared ownership and communication
Materials and Resources
Stakeholder mapping templates
Facilitation worksheets