7.2 The overriding principle of the assessment is ‘assistance not interference’. The assessment process should aim to facilitate active, engaged discussion about the state’s requirements; as well as to co-ordinate stakeholders in country. 7.3 The assessment shall be conducted with reference to the CCI checklist and barometer report. It will not be permitted to become a ‘tick box’ exercise. 7.4 The Assessment shall be conducted over a minimum of four full working days. To ensure time is used most effectively it is recommended that meetings are conducted from a fixed location in the lead Ministry of the Requesting State, with a representative from the Ministry in attendance throughout. Not only does this save travel time, it communicates to stakeholders that the project is locally owned and driven. 7.5 In addition to meeting local stakeholders the Assessment Team shall also arrange to meet with relevant international actors in country to ensure donor co-ordination. 8. The Needs Assessment Report 8.1 The Lead expert is responsible for ensuring the Assessment Report is completed within 4-6 weeks of the country visit. The Needs Assessment mentor will offer appropriate guidance to the lead expert in this task. 8.2 The completed report should be shared initially only with the EMC for editing and review. This review will be completed within 2 weeks. 8.3 The Assessment Report will then be shared with representatives of the Requesting State inviting them to edit and review it. 8.4 The Assessment Team and representatives of the Requesting State will then agree a List of Requirements, which will provide a clear basis for further assistance. IV 9. PHASE 2 Implementation of the List of Requirements 9.1 The decision whether to proceed to CCI Phase 2 and implement the List of Requirements will be made by the EMG and the Requesting State. 9.2 It will not always be necessary or appropriate to progress to CCI Phase 2. In some cases, for example, CCI Phase 1 will have been sufficient to mobilise the appropriate strategy development and implementation in-country or the political commitment may be lacking. 9.3 Where EMC and the Requesting State agree that a List of Requirements will be implemented CEMC will identify a Project Co-ordinator, who may be one of the two experts who conducted the assessment, the Assessment Mentor, or some other appropriate individual or individuals. 9.4 The Project Co-ordinator will liaise with members of the COC and potential funders to identify organisations and/or individuals who are willing to draft a Programme of Work and implement the List of Requirements agreed in Phase 1. 9.5 Once a Programme of Work has been agreed it will be submitted to the EMC for review. 56