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and implementation of the grants by the relevant entity, such as:
          * the nature of the grant opportunities (i.e. scope, complexity, uniqueness, quantum of funds, etc);
          * design of the grant opportunities (i.e. a new or novel approach, having clearly defined outcomes, a unique allocation mechanism, timeframes, cost shifting, etc);
          * entity capacity to administer the grant opportunities (i.e. resourcing, infrastructure requirements, staff experience and skills, etc); and
          * implementation issues (i.e. communications with grantees and other stakeholders, clear accountabilities, ongoing grant administration, etc).
    7.11.   Risks involving the grantee relate to the grantee's industry or sector, the grantee and the entity's relationship with the grantee, such as:
          * the nature of a particular industry (i.e. emerging industries, highly volatile sectors, controversial providers, industry capacity and regulation, etc);
          * the relationship between the parties to the grant agreement (i.e. contractual relationships, collaboration, stakeholder expectations, multiple funding bodies, etc);
          * experience, capacity and past history of grantees; and
          * accountability procedures (i.e. performance management, fraud, conflict of interest, 'double dipping', etc).
    7.12.   Risks involving the grant activities relate to the specific activities that are funded by the grant, such as:
          * the nature of grant activities (i.e. scope and range of activities, number of activities, geographic coverage, location, beneficiaries involved, etc);
          * stakeholder capabilities (i.e. governance and experience, co-funding arrangements, clear roles and responsibilities, competing outcomes, etc);
          * grant activity design (i.e. value and duration of specific activities, objectives, timeframe for projects, etc); and
          * grant activity standards (i.e. service standards, specific accountabilities, etc).
    7.13.   Officials should ensure that risk identification and engagement is supported by performance information, procedures and systems that continuously identify and treat emerging risks throughout the grants lifecycle.
    7.14.   Officials should ensure that the party best placed to manage a specific risk is identified, the risks are assigned to that party, and that they manage those risks. Identifying the party best able to manage a risk and assigning that risk is an active process that should occur throughout the grants lifecycle.

  8.   Collaboration and Partnership
    8.1.       Accountable authorities have a duty to encourage officials to co-operate with others to achieve common objectives.[59] Officials should work collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders. It is important to consider the needs and interests of potential grantees, grantees and beneficiaries. It should not be assumed that the same approach will suit all grant opportunities and circumstances. Through effective collaboration, shared understanding of expectations and positive working relationships, government policy outcomes can be achieved.
    8.2.       Officials are encouraged to seek input from non-government stakeholders when undertaking grants administration. [60] Officials, working together with stakeholders, will:
          * improve the design and delivery of grant opportunities;
          * help identify and reduce fragmentation and unnecessary overlaps