Power influence analysis
1. Stakeholder Power & Influence Analysis
To determine where everyone fits, consider these four categories:
High Power / High Interest - Government Ministries, Key Funding Partners (e.g., ActionAid) Manage Closely:These are your primary partners.
High Power / Low Interest - Large Telecoms, National Regulators Keep Satisfied:They can block progress if unhappy.
Low Power / High Interest -Local Youth Groups, Smallholder Farmers Keep Informed:They are the primary beneficiaries.
Low Power / Low Interest - General Public (outside project area) Monitor: -Minimum effort required.
2. Addressing the Specific Questions
Who holds the most influence? Typically, those who control funding, policy, or land rights. In rural climate projects, this often includes local traditional leaders and government agencies.
Who benefits the most? This should be the "on-the-ground" community members (youth, farmers, women) whose livelihoods depend on the project’s success.
Identifying Power Imbalances: Look for "Overlooked Voices." For example, are young women or elderly residents included in decision-making, or are they just "informed" after decisions are made? A power imbalance exists if the people with the most interest have the least influence.
Determination Method: You likely determined influence based on control of resources (money, tools), decision-making authority (legal power), and social capital (community trust).