The Use of Rubrics to Improve Integration and Engagement Between Biosecurity Agencies and Their Key Partners and Stakeholders: A Surveillance Example

Abstract

New Zealand’s forest conservation estate and primary production sectors are increasingly at risk from exotic plant pests (insects and pathogens). A growing challenge for biosecurity managers is to step beyond a narrow operational focus that deals with individual technical aspects, and engage more meaningfully with a range of partners and key stakeholders through improved communication and engagement activities. However, there are a lack of methodologies and tools to guide agencies in helping the different stakeholder groups involved to increase awareness and to see where they can best contribute. We use a participatory action research approach to the development of rubrics as a design and assessment approach to improve surveillance systems and illustrate how this can support a more integrated and collaborative approach to key biosecurity activities.

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