Mapping Stakeholder Relations

In general, there are no linear solutions for a complex problem; rather, with partners, we have to identify what blockages and bottlenecks in the system — which may be political, economic, environmental, etc — and where we can intervene to influence current behavior. Thus, a strategy for leverage points should not just involve one intervention poin... See more

Identifies and considers all stakeholder groups: Understanding and addressing the social roots of a wicked problem demands that all stakeholder groups are identified and their concerns integrated into the problem frame.

It is important to have: • An understanding of who key stakeholders are • A good mapping and categorization of key stakeholders • A plan for how to best engage your stakeholders Generally, we can think of stakeholders in four categories: • Government • Private sector (including farmers) • Civil Society • Development Partners

An imbalance in power relations among stakeholders affected by wicked problems is a barrier to problem resolution. Power dynamics permeate societal systems; its structures, cultural norms, material artifacts and technologies etc;