New Zealand Aid Tools Annex 1: Recommended Format for ToR 

Communities of Practice Guideline

Annex 1: Recommended Format for ToR



Title [e.g. Terms of Reference for the xxx Community of Practice]

Purpose

A succinct statement of why the Community of Practice was formed (e.g. The xx CoP has been formed to provide a forum for learning and to support the implementation of ….)


Objectives

Succinct statements of key work components the CoP will undertake to achieve the purpose.  Ideally, try and keep to three or four objectives at most.

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Background

Briefly outline the background and context for the CoP being formed, including any relevant Cabinet, Ministerial, AIDMGT decisions and international development drivers for the work.