Overview of Stakeholder Analysis Leadership for Change, Module Two, Mauritius, March (summary based on Crosby & Brinkerhoff resource reading)

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1 Overview of Stakeholder Analysis Leadership for Change, Module Two, Mauritius, March 2012 (summary based on Crosby & Brinkerhoff resource reading)

2 Why stakeholder analysis? Stakeholder analysis is an important systems tool to identify critical actors, groups and interests that are connected to the social injustice, policy change or systems shift in question. A systematic methodology that uses qualitative data to determine the interests and influence of different groups in relation to policy and social change. Assesses the nature of a policy s constituents, their interests, their expectations, the strength or intensity of their interest in the issue, and the resources that they can bring to bear. Useful and application in processes of policy formulation, policy advocacy and decision-making and policy implementation.

3 What is a stakeholder? An individual or group that makes a difference or that can affect or be affected by the achievement of the organization s objectives

4 Assessing the relative importance of stakeholders Three key criteria: 1. In a position to damage or weaken support for the proposed policy change or undermine the power or authority of those advancing the change. 2. Is in a position to support and/or strengthen support for the policy change and its advocates. 3. Is neutral about the policy change or can be influenced to increase or weaken support in addressing a social injustice and the proposed policy change.

5 Basics of stakeholder analysis Groups or actors are analyzed in terms of: The interest they have in a particular issue. The quantity and quality of resources they can mobilize to affect outcomes regarding the issue. For social and poverty policy, the critical voice, experience and perspectives of those most affected by policy (who may lack resources to make their voices heard) that must be taken into account to ensure inclusion and equitable results.

6 Stakeholder analysis can also assess The potential of stakeholders to engage in social mobilization and citizen action. The level of ownership among different actors and groups. Differences in perceptions of the issues among diverse actors and groups (e.g. ethnic groups, religious groups, men/women/youth, etc.).

7 Stakeholder analysis can also assess Expanded forms of stakeholder analysis can include analysis of affected actors and groups to assess: Their position vis-à-vis policy issues and proposals Their influence on government and policy makers The likelihood of their participation in coalitions to support change Strategies for overcoming opposition.

8 Stakeholder analysis matrix

9 Stakeholder analysis is a continual process It should not be seen as a one-shot tool to be applied at the outset of policy processes and then not used again. Policy change is a long-term process. Stakeholder systems, configurations, and coalitions will shift over time.

10 Stakeholder analysis is a continual process Support and opposition will wax and wane as a function of changing interests, relative shifts in power among social groups, increases in capacity, perception of policy success, and so on. The iterative application of stakeholder analysis helps to track shifting stakeholder interests and coalitions so as to adapt policy implementation strategies and increase the chances of systems shifts and lasting policy change.

11 Stakeholder analysis diagram (example)

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13 Stakeholder mapping worksheets Group Group s Interest in the Issue Resources/Influence Available Resource/Influence Mobilization Capacity Position on the Issue Name of Group Estimated level of interest or stake in the issue Suggested scoring: (1) Low (2) Limited interest (3) Medium interest (4) Substantial interest (5) High interest What is the nature of the group s stake or interest? Resources the group can bring to bear on the issue. Finance Capacity Power/Influence Relationships Access to policy makers Popular base/support Information Research Media/communications Suggested scoring: (1) Low Capacity (2) Limited capacity (3) Medium capacity (4) Substantial Capacity (5) High Capacity Suggested scoring: (1) Negative/unreceptive (2) Moderately negative (3) Neutral/undecided (4) Positive (5) Very positive