Codex: Survey on Civil Society Engagement (Survey Preview)

This is a preview of the survey on civil engagement in Codex. You may use it to prepare your responses in advance.

Your information

Organisation information

Please type in the full name of your organisation in the search bar below, as well as the country it's located in:

1. Type of organisation
2. Main areas of work
Select all that apply.
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3. How familiar is your organisation with Codex?
4. Has your organisation ever engaged with Codex processes?
Please provide additional information about your answer:
5. Has your organization ever engaged with Codex focal points?
Please provide additional information about your answer:
6. Is your organization in official relations with WHO and/or FAO?
7. Does your organization have Observer Status with Codex?
What year was it obtained?
8.1. Which forms of Codex engagement has your organisation participated in?
Select all the apply.
If participated through a national delegation:

Please select the committee(s) and/or commission meeting(s) that was attended:
General Subject Committees:
Commodity Committees:
If participated as an observer:

Please select the committee(s) and/or commission meeting(s) that was attended:
General Subject Committees:
Commodity Committees:
If you have submitted comments on a Codex proceeding, provide additional details:
If you have participated in one or several of Codex's electronic working groups , please specify which topic(s):
If you have engaged in national advocacy related to Codex, please provide additional details:
If you have been involved in coalition engagement to influence and/or engage around Codex proceedings , please provide additional details:
8.2. In addition to any Codex committee(s) your organization currently engages with (if any), are there any Codex committee(s) your organization is interested in engaging with?

Select all that apply. 
General Subject Committees:
Commodity Committees:
Please specify any other Codex committee(s) your organisation is interested in engaging with that are not listed above.
9. Which nutrition/public health topics are highest priority for your organization in Codex?
10. How many years has your organization been engaged in Codex?
11. How influential do you believe Codex is for nutrition and food policy in the country/countries where your organization works?
Please explain your response:
Please rate from 1 to 5, where 1 = not a barrier and 5 = a major barrier.
Please specify any other relevant barriers not listed above.
13. Which two barriers are the most significant?
Select up to two options.
14. When it comes to understanding Codex procedures, please select principles / processes that are unclear to you:
Select all that apply.
Please rate from 1 to 5, where 1 = not challenging and 5 = extremely challenging.
16. Has your organization ever attempted to join a national Codex committee or delegation?
17. Does your organization currently collaborate with government officials on Codex-related issues?
If Regularly or Occasionally are selected:

Are these government officials typically:
18. What types of support would help your organization engage more effectively?
Select all that apply.
19. Which formats would be most useful?
Select all that apply. 
Please rate from 1 to 5, where 1 = low priority and 5 = top priority.
Are there any other topics not listed above that you think the guide should prioritise?
21. How interested is your organization in increasing Codex engagement over the next 2 years?
Please rate from 1 to 5, where 1 = not interested and 5 = very interested.
Please provide details.
23. Is your organization interested in being involved in a community of practice for CSO engagement in Codex?
24. If your organization is very active in Codex, is your organization interested in mentoring a CSO to increase their engagement?
26. Do you know of any CSOs working on Codex issues that you recommend we contact, or that may be interested in engaging in Codex?
If yes, please provide the name of the organization, the name of a contact and their email address.