ACCESS4ALL Group

Effective stakeholder identification often combines community consultations, surveys, and power–interest mapping, which help identify who is affected by or can influence a project. Strong negotiation and communication skills allow facilitators to mediate conflicts by listening actively, understanding different perspectives, and finding common ground, ensuring that decisions are fair and widely accepted. To maintain inclusive and sustainable collaboration, best practices include regular engagement, transparent decision-making, and empowering marginalized groups. For example, in my community, local NGOs hold quarterly meetings with both community members and government officials to co-plan flood preparedness activities, ensuring that even less vocal groups can contribute to solutions.