We address these preliminary guidelines primarily to the many in-country stakeholders involved in making the transition to a green economy. However, at a time when the United Nations, development banks, donors and other international players are devising green economy and green growth programs for developing countries, IIED and CAFOD suggest they also scrutinize their own frameworks using the above guidelines. Doing so could help international players to sharpen their conception of their own particular roles and identify the complementary actions and partnerships they need to put in place.