Publications by Catherine Ward

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Stakeholder Engagement (Page 1)

Stakeholder Engagement

Walton A, Gomei M and Di Carlo G ·

The participatory engagement of stakeholders is perhaps the most important component of the planning and development of an MPA. Meaningful engagement depends on the ability of practitioners to build a healthy, lasting, and trustful relationship with stakeholders, including local communities. The approaches described in this guidebook are intended to help practitioners navigate this process of stakeholder engagement.