February 1, 2021
Actor analysis, step 1 and 2
Example to explain the steps: Wind at Sea’. Step 1: The problem formulation of the client is taken as a point of departure. Very straightforward, e.g. money issues, intermittent production, … Step 2: Making an inventory of the actors. By using basic modelling techniques taught in the principles of policy analysis course. By using your preliminary causal diagram or systems diagram and by asking two questions. Which actors can actually influence important factors in my system? Who has an interest in the problem and/or is affected by possible solutions? 2 I’s: Influence and Interest: two tools to identify actors involved in an issue. Other method: Looking at the formal positions in a decision making process. Who has a role in formal decision making? Reputation and snowballing Social participation: who is active in this field or society? Who are the vocal people, the opinion leaders? Demographic characteristics Important to remember: Problem owner is an actor too and there can be more powerful actors than your problem owner. Reduce your long list of actors: stakeholder analysis. (with power/interest grid) For information on the shortlisted actors you have to do research. Desk research to start with, but maybe also by interviewing people