SG 13

Working with consortia

SMB Decision 162/4

Scope given in SMB/6423/R:
Support the Consortia Facilitator in enhancing collaboration between the IEC and consortia” and including the following activities:
• Develop a strategic outreach plan to increase the involvement of consortia in IEC work through the National Committee members;
• Support the Consortia Facilitator in the identification of consortia that are potentially suitable for cooperation with the IEC, in particular by gathering inputs from National Committees;
• Develop criteria for identifying consortia with which IEC Committees should engage;
• Develop and maintain guidelines and other documents supporting better collaboration with consortia;
• Support the update of the IEC website with consortia related information;
• Track and monitor consortia related activities under the auspices of the SMB;
• Ensure appropriate collaboration and communication with other IEC Management Boards or groups that have an interest in developing further cooperation with consortia (e.g. SMB SG 11, MSB, CAB);
• Support a survey of consortia to identify new services or products that could be provided to them by the IEC;
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for cooperation models including services and products meetings the needs of consortia while benefiting to the IEC;
• Undertake any other activities that support the implementation of the IEC Masterplan’s strategic objective 1.3 “Providing innovative solutions to collaborate with other organizations”, item “Foster partnerships with industry consortia wherever there is a market demand”.