Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration in Participatory Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-prtdvchange-05
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About the Article
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration are fundamental to participatory development, ensuring that diverse voices inform and shape every stage of the development process. This article explores frameworks and tools for stakeholder identification, mapping, engagement, conflict resolution, and long-term collaboration. Drawing on global case studies from Nigeria, the Philippines, India, Kenya, Uganda, Cambodia, Peru, and Bangladesh, it illustrates how structured and adaptive strategies can foster inclusion, accountability, and trust. Analytical tools such as stakeholder lists, interviews, focus groups, power-interest grids, and social network analysis are discussed as mechanisms for managing complexity and balancing interests. The article argues that effective stakeholder engagement must extend beyond consultation to genuine collaboration and empowerment, especially for marginalized groups. By integrating theory with practical strategies, it provides scholars and practitioners with a roadmap for inclusive governance and collective action in participatory development.
Key Topics
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Participatory development governance
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Power-interest mapping and social network analysis
- Transparency and trust-building
- Inclusive and adaptive participation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration in Participatory Development. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-prtdvchange-05
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