Difference between revisions of "Stakeholder Analysis"
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| − | {{Term|STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS|The identification of a project's key [[Stakeholders|stakeholders]], an assessment of their interests | + | {{Term|STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS|The identification of a project's key [[Stakeholders|stakeholders]], an assessment of their interests and the ways in which those interests affect project riskiness and viability. The goal of stakeholder analysis is to develop a strategic view of the social environment in which a project will be implemented, thus it is usually the first step in building the relationships needed for the success of a participatory project. A stakeholder analysis can be used to: |
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* Identify and define the characteristics of key stakeholders; | * Identify and define the characteristics of key stakeholders; | ||
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* Help to identify relations between stakeholders that may enable "coalitions" of project sponsorship, ownership and cooperation; | * Help to identify relations between stakeholders that may enable "coalitions" of project sponsorship, ownership and cooperation; | ||
* Assess the capacity of different stakeholders and stakeholder groups to participate; | * Assess the capacity of different stakeholders and stakeholder groups to participate; | ||
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A stakeholder analysis can be undertaken throughout all the stages of a project cycle. At the beginning of a project it contributes to its design by identifying the goals and roles of different groups, and by helping to formulate appropriate forms of engagement with these groups.<ref> [http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz www.landcareresearch.co.nz], [http://www.panda.org www.panda.org] (23 July 2008)</ref> }} | A stakeholder analysis can be undertaken throughout all the stages of a project cycle. At the beginning of a project it contributes to its design by identifying the goals and roles of different groups, and by helping to formulate appropriate forms of engagement with these groups.<ref> [http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz www.landcareresearch.co.nz], [http://www.panda.org www.panda.org] (23 July 2008)</ref> }} | ||
Revision as of 08:47, 25 July 2008
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| The identification of a project's key stakeholders, an assessment of their interests and the ways in which those interests affect project riskiness and viability. The goal of stakeholder analysis is to develop a strategic view of the social environment in which a project will be implemented, thus it is usually the first step in building the relationships needed for the success of a participatory project. A stakeholder analysis can be used to:
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References
- ↑ www.landcareresearch.co.nz, www.panda.org (23 July 2008)