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Multi-Stakeholder Processes A Methodological Framework

Multi-Stakeholder Processes A Methodological Framework. Minu Hemmati UNED Forum, April 2001. Project Goals. Develop a common framework shared and promoted by stakeholders Build a knowledge base Experiment with MSPs. MSPs.

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Multi-Stakeholder Processes A Methodological Framework

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  1. Multi-Stakeholder ProcessesA Methodological Framework Minu Hemmati UNED Forum, April 2001

  2. Project Goals • Develop a common framework shared and promoted by stakeholders • Build a knowledge base • Experiment with MSPs

  3. MSPs are processes of decision-finding (and possibly decision-making), which aim to: • bring together all major stakeholders; • achieve equity and accountability in communication between stakeholders;

  4. MSPs • involve equitable representation of stakeholder groups; • are based on democratic principles of transparency and participation; • aim to develop partnerships, networks, collaboration.

  5. Stakeholders • People who have an interest in a particular decision, either as individuals or representatives of a group; • People who (can) influence a decision and people who are affected by it.

  6. MSPs: A Spectrum • Dialogues • Consensus-building • Decision-making • Implementation • Monitoring & evaluation … depending on issues, participants,time-frame, linkage to official decision-making

  7. Building Blocks • Goals • Global governance reform debate • Terminology • Different types • Value / ideological base • Scientific research on diverse groups • 20 examples

  8. Aarhus Convention Beijing+5 Online Forum CSD Dialogues Brent Spar Dialogues FfD Hearings GRI LA21 (2x) Bergen Dialogues Novartis Forum OECD Biotech Conf NSSDs NCSDs UN Global Compact MMSD Paper Initiative WHO Conference WB Report WB GEF Country Dialogues WCD MSP Examples

  9. Accountability Effectiveness Equity Flexibility Good governance Inclusiveness Learning Legitimacy Ownership Participation Partnership Societal Gains Strengthening institutions Transparency Voices, not votes Principles of StakeholderInvolvement and Collaboration

  10. 1. Context 2. Framing 3. Inputs 4. Dialogue / meeting(s) 5. Outputs Throughout the process MSP Phases

  11. 1. Context • Process design • Linkage to decision-making • Stakeholder identification • Facilitation / organisational back-up • Funding

  12. 2. Framing • Group composition • Goals • Agenda

  13. 3. Inputs • Stakeholder preparations • Agreed rules & procedures • Power gaps • Capacity-building

  14. 4. Dialogue / Meeting(s) • Communication channels • Facilitation / chairing • Rapporteuring • Decision-making * • Closure * optional

  15. 5. Outputs • Documentation • Action plan / implementation • Ongoing MS processes * • Impact official decision-making * * optional

  16. Throughout the Process • Meta-communication • Relating to non-participating stakeholders • Relating to the general public

  17. General Considerations • Enable all stakeholders to initiate MSPs • Make the designing phase an MSP • Develop precisely defined issues • Adopt a learning approach

  18. Outlook • A learning hub for MSPs • Political debate

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