Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned in the Practice of EnP Profession

Challenges
Capacity (education, work experience)
Limited, particularly for young EnPs
More general/less specific
Planning environment (ideal vs. actual)
Resources (people, funds, etc.)
Institutions/structures, consultative mechanisms, tools, etc.

Opportunities
Trainings/learning opportunities (e.g., specialized seminars/workshops, travels, information technology)
Partnerships/advocacies (with the government, private sector, civil society, international community, academe, etc.)

Lessons Learned So Far
Focus (field/s of expertise)
Build up and maintain a planning database
Be flexible/customize without sacrificing quality