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Stakeholder Engagement in and by Future Earth. Farooq Ullah Executive Director – Stakeholder Forum Member of Future Earth interim Engagement Committee. From “Mode 1” to “Mode 2”. Consultation Collaboration. Source: Hessels and van Lente, 2008: 741.
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Stakeholder Engagement in and by Future Earth Farooq Ullah Executive Director – Stakeholder Forum Member of Future Earth interim Engagement Committee
From “Mode 1” to “Mode 2” Consultation Collaboration Source: Hessels and van Lente, 2008: 741
Perceived/Real Risks of Engagement • Bias due to undue influence on the research process • Constriction on academic freedom • Public embarrassment • Timecommitment • Frustration when policy-relevant science is not used (or misused) • Including of the funders
Perceived/Real Benefits of Engagement • Wider attention to and recognition of one's research findings and expertise • Access to information/data otherwise not available • Contribution to problem solving • Improved fit of funder mission and grantee needs • Fostering innovation, leadership and competitive advantage • A seat at the table • Practical use of scientific information for decision-making • Learning