Effective Stakeholder Identification and Mapping Tools
Effective Stakeholder Identification and Mapping Tools
• Stakeholder interviews and participatory rural appraisal (PRA)
• Power–Interest (Influence–Impact) matrices
• Gender and social inclusion analysis
• Review of policy, project, and donor documents
Role of Negotiation and Communication
*Strong communication and negotiation skills help manage competing interests by:
*Encouraging dialogue and trust among stakeholders
*Resolving conflicts through interest-based negotiation
*Ensuring transparency in decision-making and benefit sharing
*Facilitating inclusive participation, especially for marginalized groups
Best Practices for Inclusive and Sustainable Collaboration
• Transparent beneficiary selection and public information sharing
• Multi-stakeholder coordination platforms with representation of marginalized groups
• Grievance redress mechanisms for accountability
• Continuous community engagement and adaptive management
Example from Gaborone:
In Gaborone, the kgotla system promotes inclusive decision-making through open community dialogue. When combined with targeted consultations for women and vulnerable groups, it supports transparency, social cohesion, and long-term sustainability—an approach adaptable to the SRP.