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| Author(s) : Dr
Julia Roloff |
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A Life
Cycle Model of Multi-Stakeholder Networks |
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| Abstract
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| In multi-stakeholder
networks actors from civil society, business
and governmental institutions come together
in order to find a common solution to a problem
that affects all of them. Problems approached
by such networks often affect people across
national boundaries, tend to be very complex
and are not sufficiently understood. In multi-stakeholder
networks information concerning a problem
is gathered from different sources, learning
takes place, conflicts between participants
are addressed and cooperation is sought. Corporations
are key actors in many networks, since the
problems addressed are frequently related
to business activities. The aim of the article
is to conceptualise multi-stakeholder networks
by proposing a problem-centred stakeholder
definition. From an analysis of several case
studies a life cycle model is deduced that
distinguishes seven phases: initiation, acquaintance,
first and second agreement, implementation,
consolidation and institutionalisation. |
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| Annual
Conference of the German Network for Business
Ethics (DNWE), Mars 2007 |
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