# Engagement with RISA and other stakeholders

During the ICT Needs planning process, institutions are advised to involve RISA Spend control team,<span style="letter-spacing: -.5pt;"> </span>other<span style="letter-spacing: -.5pt;"> </span>Institutions<span style="letter-spacing: -.65pt;"> </span>within<span style="letter-spacing: -.55pt;"> </span>the<span style="letter-spacing: -.4pt;"> </span>same<span style="letter-spacing: -.6pt;"> </span>sector<span style="letter-spacing: -.5pt;"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing: -.55pt;"> </span>Development<span style="letter-spacing: -.35pt;"> </span>Partners<span style="letter-spacing: -.65pt;"> </span>at<span style="letter-spacing: -.35pt;"> </span>an<span style="letter-spacing: -.75pt;"> </span>early<span style="letter-spacing: -.55pt;"> </span>stage<span style="letter-spacing: -.6pt;"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing: -.35pt;"> </span>avoid any duplication of ICT initiatives to ensure proper planning alignment within the sector. Also, institutions should collaborate with RISA during the assurance and benefits/impact realization <span style="letter-spacing: -.1pt;">stage.</span>