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There are two primary reasons to conduct a stakeholder analysis: (1) to determine how to work and who to partner, coordinate or engage with in order to best achieve the outcome (See Module 2.4.2), and (2) to inform risk assessments (See Module 2.4.5) by identifying potential ‘bad’ actors or spoilers who may hinder achievement of intended outcomes. It builds on existing stakeholder information and typically will include a participatory internal meeting or workshop by engaging with communities and local actors to understand the role, relationships, and strategies of local actors in that context. Conduct or update an existing stakeholder analysis to identify the actors and relationships that influence the affected population’s access to the information they need. You might also conduct a Stakeholder or Social Network Analysis to inform Conflict Sensitivity Analysis and/or Political Economy Analysis.
The following types of actors should be mapped:
- Actors who are doing activities relevant to responsive information services, such as service mapping, communicating with communities, creating content etc.
- Actors who have geographic coverage in targeted areas, either because they have existing programming, or access to targeted areas.
- Actors who serve population groups you’re targeting.
- Actors who have operational capacity. Such as the ability to procure equipment or hire staff quickly.
- Actors who have influence over people and polices relevant to responsive information services.
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Stakeholder Analysis Toolbox
- Tool 8. Stakeholder Analysis Meeting Facilitation Template
- Tool 9. Stakeholder Analysis Matrix Template
- Tool 10. Stakeholder Engagement Plan Template
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