E4W Dissemination, exploitation, and communication plan - 1st draft
Creators: name: Richter-Boix, Alex
name: Veronesi, Eva
name: Bartumeus, Frederic
name: Oltra, Aitana
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2023
Subjects: dissemination
communication
exploitation
engagement

description: The DECP of E4Warning presents a methodological approach for engaging with diverse audiences and communicating the project’s outputs and outcomes through customized activities and an effective mix of communications. The communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities are scheduled to continue throughout the project duration, from month 1 to month 48. As the project progresses, an updated version of the DECP will be released, and the deliverables and project reports will provide evidence of the outcomes and impacts achieved.
description: The DECP (Dissemination, Exploitation, and Communication Plan) for the E4Warning project is a critical strategic document. Its main objectives are:

1. Structured Engagement: The DECP sets out a structured approach to engage with various target audiences. This ensures that the project’s messages are delivered in a way that resonates with the different stakeholders involved or interested in the project.

2. Tailored Activities and Communication Channels: Activities and communication efforts are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each target audience, maximizing the relevance and impact of the message.

3. Consistent and Cohesive Messaging: A key goal of the DECP is to maintain consistent messaging across all communication channels so that no matter where a stakeholder encounters information about the project, the core messages are the same.

4. Guidance for Project Partners: The plan provides a roadmap for project partners on how to communicate effectively about the project and ensures that all partners are aligned in their communication efforts.

5. Encouraging Use of Project Outcomes: The ultimate aim of the DECP is to promote the use of the innovations developed by the E4Warning consortium among international, national, and local stakeholders.

6. Continuous Update and Improvement: The DECP is a living document, meant to be updated as the project evolves to include new insights, strategies, and tactics for dissemination and exploitation.

7. Collaborative Efforts Across Work Packages: Emphasizes the importance of collaboration between different work packages within the project to create joint outputs and outcomes.

8. Measuring and Evaluating Impact: The DECP includes a logical framework for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of the communication activities and the overall impact of the project.

9. Direct Engagement and Collaboration: A strong emphasis is placed on direct engagement with stakeholders to facilitate the development of outputs that showcase the effectiveness and sustainability of E4Warning's One Health Early Warning Systems.

10. Broadening the Reach: Future activities will seek to broaden the project’s reach by exploring linkages with other EU projects and work in related areas of research, practice, and policy, especially those dealing with vector and mosquito-borne diseases.
description: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Project Summary1.2. Project Objectives1.3. Who is the consortium?1.4. E4Warning management structure

2. E4WARNING DISSEMINATION STRATEGY2.1. Dissemination objectives2.2. Target audiences and E4Warning ecosystem2.3. Stakeholders’ involvement2.4. Dissemination activities

3. E4WARNING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY 3.1. Communication strategy3.2. Communication tools3.3. Conferences and events

4. MANAGEMENT AND OBLIGATIONS4.1. Bodies involved in communication & dissemination4.2. Partner contributions and obligations4.3. Reporting4.4. Communication and dissemination timeline

5. ASSESSING & QUANTIFYING DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION IMPACT

6. E4WARNING EXPLOITATION STRATEGY6.1. Preliminary exploitation actions6.2. Pre-identified exploitable results6.3. Exploitation process6.4. Strategy for the management of IPRAPPENDIX 1