Stakeholder Analysis

A systematic method for identifying individuals, groups, or organizations that affect or are affected by a policy, program, project, or regulatory initiative, categorizing them by attributes such as interest, influence/power, legitimacy, and potential impact, and assessing how to prioritize and design engagement, communication, or mitigation strategies.

A systematic method to identify individuals, groups, or organizations affected by or able to affect a project or decision; to characterize their interests, stakes, and relative influence; and to prioritize engagement and governance actions accordingly.