Abstract
Pade-Khene, C., R. Luton, T. Jordaan, S. Hildbrand, C. Gerwel Proches, A. Sitshaluza, J. Dominy, W. Ntshinga, and N. Moloto. 2013. Complexity of stakeholder interaction in applied research. Ecology and Society 18(2): 13. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-05405-180213
Highlights
AND RESEARCH PROBLEM Society is faced with complex problems that transcend disciplinary boundaries and require transdisciplinary and diverse stakeholder interaction to address them (Max-Neef 2005, Adam et al 2006)
After considering the mutual challenges and adaptive solutions to address these challenges in the different disciplines, we identify that all three areas in relation to stakeholder interaction appear to exhibit characteristics of complex systems, motivating to view applied research as a complex system
Complexity theory may provide a common language between the different disciplines examining transdisciplinary stakeholder interaction in applied research from a shared perspective
Summary
Practitioners are rarely given the opportunity to interrogate these perceptions, and many still lack the training, experience, and skills necessary to facilitate a participatory rather than a consultative process (Arnstein 1969, HolmesWatts and Watts 2008), that is, a process that facilitates social learning and dialogue among all stakeholders, creates the space for relationship and trust building, and provides incentives for stakeholders to engage in the collective decision making and action that is required for the sustainable use and management of complex natural resource systems. It is a user-centric approach that provides a platform to support
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