My name is Munachi, and this is a personalised answer for the community I'm observing.
Who holds the most influence?State & Federal Government agencies (high power + high influence) together dominate, followed closely by NGOs/CSOs and community members who wield high influence through local knowledge and collective action.
2. Who benefits the most?Community members (farmers, traders, residents) receive the tangible outcomes — safer roads, reduced flooding, better electricity access. Politically, the government also gains credibility and votes.
3. overlooked voices?
Typical gaps: women, youth, disabled persons, and informal settlement dwellers. They often have low power and may be under‑represented in planning meetings, yet they feel the impacts most acutely. NGOs sometimes act as their voice, but if NGO presence is weak, these groups stay overlooked.
4. How was power & influence determined?_Power_ = authority (legal, financial, regulatory control)._Influence_ = capacity to shape decisions, mobilize resources, affect implementation speed, or alter project direction. Sources usually include official mandates, budget control, stakeholder interviews, and literature (e.g., Nigeria’s National Climate Change Policy).