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, and the ways in which those interests affect project riskiness and viability. | + | {{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: |
* Identify and define the characteristics of key stakeholders; | * Identify and define the characteristics of key stakeholders; | ||
| − | * Draw out the interests of stakeholders in relation to the problems that the project is seeking to address | + | * Draw out the interests of stakeholders in relation to the problems that the project is seeking to address; |
| + | * Identify conflicts of interests between stakeholders; | ||
| + | * 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; | ||
| + | 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 09:46, 25 July 2008
 STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS |
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)