MODULE 2: Identifying and analysing the stakeholders and ...

2.2EXERCISESHEET2.2STAKEHOLDER INTEREST TOOLWhat is it?The Stakeholder Interest Tool guides the documentation of interesteach of the listed stakeholders might have in the project/policy.Who uses it?An individual or group – preferably done with a small group.Why use it?To assess the impact that stakeholders may have on the project/policy and the impact it might have on the stakeholders.How to use it• Explain the objective of the exercise to the group.• Brainstorm (See Exercise Sheet 1.2) the interests whichyou think relate to the problem/issue.• Clarify the responses using the checklist below.Checklist for drawing out interests• What are the stakeholder’s expectations of the problem/issue?• What benefits are there likely to be for the stakeholders?• What resources will the stakeholder wish to commit (oravoid committing) to the project?• What other interests does the stakeholder have whichmay conflict with the project?StakeholdersInterest• Now proceed to Exercise 2.3.25MODULE 2: Identifying and analysing the stakeholders and establishing networks