Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder engagement is an ongoing process used in business, government, and non-profits to ensure that projects and decisions are inclusive and responsive to those affected. It typically involves analyzing and planning for stakeholders, sharing information, consulting for meaningful participation, managing grievances, involving stakeholders in monitoring, and regular reporting. Common methods include consultations, surveys, workshops, and public forums.

The intensity and approach vary based on a project’s complexity, risks, and impacts, beginning early in planning and continuing through the project’s lifecycle to foster trust, collaboration, and accountability.