Stakeholder Analysis

Question 1

What is stakeholder analysis?

Answer 1

• process of systematically gathering and analysing qualitative information
• to determine whose interests should be taken into account when developing and/ or implementing a policy, program or a project.

Question 2

What are the advantages of stakeholders participating in sustainable assessment?

Answer 2

• -> Effectiveness
• -> Sustainability
• -> Empowerment

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of stakeholders participating in sustainable assessment?

Answer 3

• -> Additional resources are needed
• -> Conflicts may arise
• -> Competency is required

Question 4

Why stakeholder analysis?

Answer 4

• important when doing a new product on the market
• get the stakeholders approval
• find out who is positive or negative for my projects
• include early in projects to avoid as many conflicts from the beginning on

Question 5

How can stakeholders be identified?

Answer 5

• Compile / review existing information related to the planned activity
• Information by staff of key agencies, from written records and population data
• Stakeholder self-selection by announcements at meetings or media
• Information from other stakeholder

Question 6

What are some of the key questions to ask?

Answer 6

• Who are the potential beneficiaries?
• Who has existing rights?
• Who is responsible for the intended plans?
• Who has the money, skills, or key information?

Question 7

What is stakeholder characterisation?

Answer 7

characteristics to cluster stakeholders

e.g., interest, influence,…

Question 8

What should you do with supporters?

Answer 8

Maintain or increase power through building coalitions, and providing information and resources

Question 9

What should you do with opponents?

Answer 9

Convert opposition into support through negotiations, information and/or coalition building

Question 10

Can SH positions change?

Answer 10

Yes, it’s an ongoing process

Question 11

Explain the different types of stakeholders?

Answer 11

Interest - Influence - Action

low - low - monitor at minimum effort

high - low - keep informed

low - high - keep satisfied

high - high - manage closely (KEY PLAYERS)