The results of the 7th Survey showed that 66% of the SAIs that participated in the survey have cooperated with another SAI on environmental issues since January 1, 2009. The intensity of mutual contact seems to be on the rise, as in 2009, half of the respondents had cooperation experience. Frequently, given reasons as to why 1/3rd of SAIs have not engaged in cooperative activities are:
a) lack of resources (62%),
b) lack of skills or expertise within the SAI (51%) and,
c) lack of partners (27%).