IHP 670 8-1 Discussion: stakeholders’ Influence

8-1 Discussion: Stakeholders’ Influence
Stakeholders’ input in program planning helps with getting a different perspective. Stakeholders also provide ongoing feedback to improve program planning and implementation. Additionally, stakeholders are more likely to support the evaluation and act on results and recommendations if they are involved in the evaluation process.
In your initial post, include the following details:
Explain the influence of internal and external stakeholders in your program planning and why their inclusion is important for the planning process. In particular, how do stakeholders influence program planning in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) preventiontreatment programs?
Describe how you would assess the nature of each stakeholder’s influence and importance.