> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/common-challenges.md). # Common challenges #### Building trust with government stakeholders Coalitions must find ways of persuading government stakeholders to cede political ground and adopt recommendations, which some stakeholders might see as a challenge to their authority. Thus, trust-building is imperative and tied to openness, transparency, and constant engagement. #### Managing competing agendas Because coalitions bring together stakeholders from media and civil society, competition in terms of agendas and donor funding is prevalent among members. However, managing these differences and agendas is possible through tact and diplomacy, as well as insights to identify common interests among differing parties. #### Maintaining momentum Maintaining momentum can be complicated because it depends on the coalition's ability to achieve and document short-term outcomes and progress towards long-term goals. It is important, however, to consider momentum to prevent stakeholders from losing interest, as well as maintaining the coalition's focus. #### Steep learning curve It is necessary to equip coalition members with the necessary skills to implement core activities and deliver measurable results. Thus, it is important to assess the starting point for each coalition member, and prepare the required learning materials. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://projects-primed.gfmd.info/policy-learning/workshops/coalitions-change/common-challenges.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.