Description: The Alliance will form Regional Networks, which will have a large degree of autonomy in organizing themselves and their work, with a view to ensuring open, inclusive, participatory and truly global character of the alliance, and adequate reflection of regional perspectives and specific needs in the activities of GAID along the four focus areas. In addition, Communities of Expertise are thematic groups established by a mandate from the Steering Committee to carry out a well-defined, specific task or tasks, within one or more focus areas of the Alliance. Stakeholder Networks will maximize participation by all interested entities, extend the outreach of GAID and promote channels for smooth communications and collaboration.