Multi-stakeholder processes for governance and sustainability : beyond deadlock and conflict /

Multi-stakeholder processes for governance and sustainability : beyond deadlock and conflict /

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Author / Creator:Hemmati, Minu, 1963-
Imprint:London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, 2002.
Description:1 online resource (xv, 312 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Subject:
Sustainable development -- Decision making.
Sustainable development -- International cooperation.
Sustainable development -- Citizen participation.
Intergovernmental cooperation.
Public-private sector cooperation.
Multiple criteria decision making.
Intergovernmental cooperation.
Multiple criteria decision making.
Public-private sector cooperation.
Sustainable development -- Citizen participation.
Sustainable development -- Decision making.
Sustainable development -- International cooperation.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11163861
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ISBN:9781853838699
1853838691
9781853838705
1853838705
9781136560859
1136560858
9781849772037
1849772037
1280475706
9781280475702
1853838691
1853838705
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-296) and index.
Print version record.
Summary:Governments business international bodies and local groups are turning to multi-stakeholder processes to find practical ways forward. This book explains how MSPs can be organized to deliver their potential for successful resolution of complex issues and for sustainable development. It includes detailed examples and provides practical checklists explaining how to get beyond adversarial politics and achieve positive results.
Other form:Print version: Hemmati, Minu, 1963- Multi-stakeholder processes for governance and sustainability. London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, 2002
Table of Contents:
  • List of Figures, Tables and Boxes
  • About the Authors
  • Acknowledgements
  • Glossary, Acronyms and Abbreviations
  • A Call to Readers
  • 1. Introduction
  • Where We Are
  • One Step Beyond
  • An Eclectic Approach
  • Nothing New?
  • The Book
  • Part I. Building-blocks
  • 2. Terms, Variety and Goals
  • Clarification of Terms
  • A Variety of Processes
  • The Goals
  • 3. The Context: Multi-stakeholder Processes and Global Governance
  • Impact of UN Reform Packages
  • The Role of the CSD in Evolving Change
  • UNAIDS
  • The Future
  • 4. The Concepts: Key Values and Ideologies of MSPs
  • Fundamental Values
  • Derived Concepts and Strategies
  • Partnership, Collaboration and Solidarity
  • 5. The Research: Effective Communication and Decision-making in Diverse Groups
  • Introduction
  • Overview of Findings
  • Conclusions
  • 6. The Practice: Examples of Multi-stakeholder Processes
  • Overview
  • Reported Problems and Conclusions
  • Twenty Examples
  • Part II. How To Do It
  • 7. Designing MSPs: A Detailed Guide
  • Some General Considerations
  • Context
  • Framing
  • Inputs
  • Dialogue/Meetings
  • Outputs
  • Throughout the Process
  • 8. The Short-cut
  • Principles of Stakeholder Involvement and Partnership
  • A Checklist for MSP Designers
  • 9. Conclusion: More Than One Step Beyond - What Next?
  • Appendix I. Methodology of the Project
  • Appendix II. Contributors, Commentators and Interviewees
  • Appendix III. Uned Forum
  • References
  • Notes
  • Index

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