Multi-stakeholder Approach Research Articles

Conducting responsible research in hospitality management with greater societal impact

PurposeThis study aims to highlight the importance of developing academic research in tourism and hospitality management into a more responsible approach, applying a multistakeholder model. This multistakeholder approach forces the tourist community to be considered when identifying the gaps and impacts of academic research.Design/methodology/approachThis study suggests action research as one of the appropriate methodological approaches for conducting responsible research, as action research allows challenges to be overcome through the interaction of researchers and stakeholders. Principles of responsible research are indicated and exemplar studies that use action research are described.FindingsProposals and recommendations for responsible research are identified, such as demand-driven research, action research as a methodological approach and a way to address societal challenges, and the importance of considering the research ecosystem. In addition, some advantages (funding, reputation and legitimacy) and barriers (resources and publication) of responsible research are explained.Practical implicationsPractical implications are described. Conducting responsible research is oriented toward identifying real practical implications proposed and validated by the tourist community instead of being proposed solely by the researchers.Social implicationsThis paper emphasizes the need to work together with the tourist community and their stakeholders to enhance the real societal impact of academic research in tourism and hospitality management.Originality/valueThe authors would like to raise a self-critical debate for the future enrichment of research in the tourism industry. Research in this industry can contribute to solving significant societal problems. Responsible research can help scholars to be part of the solution to these challenges, working together with different tourism stakeholders.

Better Together: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Developing Specialty-wide Entrustable Professional Activities for Emergency Medicine

Better Together: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Developing Specialty-wide Entrustable Professional Activities for Emergency Medicine

Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria: Durable Solution, Assessment and Reviews

The protracted internal displacement crisis in Nigeria has led to significant challenges for the affected population and has strained the country's resources and infrastructure. This paper focuses on the issue of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria, exploring the concept of durable solutions, the importance of comprehensive assessments, and the necessity of regular reviews in addressing their plight. The concept of durable solutions forms the cornerstone of addressing displacement crises, aiming to provide sustainable outcomes for IDPs. This study examines the three recognized durable solutions: voluntary return, local integration, and resettlement, and analyzes their applicability in the Nigerian context. It emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that considers socio-economic factors, security conditions, and the protection of IDPs' rights. Comprehensive assessments play a vital role in understanding the needs and vulnerabilities of IDPs, facilitating informed decision-making and resource allocation. This study highlights the importance of conducting thorough assessments, including demographic data, living conditions, access to basic services, and psychosocial support. It emphasizes the role of government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and research institutions in undertaking these assessments to guide effective interventions. Regular reviews of displacement situations are crucial to monitor progress, identify gaps, and adapt strategies accordingly. This study emphasizes the significance of periodic evaluations of policies, programs, and interventions aimed at addressing internal displacement in Nigeria. It underscores the importance of stakeholder involvement, including IDPs themselves, in these review processes to ensure their perspectives are considered and their voices heard. Furthermore, the work acknowledges the challenges inherent in addressing the plight of IDPs in Nigeria, including limited resources, security concerns, and the complexity of the underlying causes of displacement. It emphasizes the need for a coordinated and multi-stakeholder approach, involving the government, humanitarian actors, civil society, and the international community, to achieve durable solutions for IDPs.

Advancing Sustainable Development: Emerging Factors and Futures for the Engineering Field

This study set out to identify emerging trends in advancing engineering for sustainable development, supporting the engineering workforce to address wicked problems, and strengthening pathways between engineering education, industry, and policy. The following question guided this work: What are the emerging factors impacting the future of global sustainability efforts within engineering, and how can these be amplified to increase the impact of engineering for sustainable development? Using an adapted Delphi method with surveys, focus groups, and member-checking interviews, we hosted the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2022 Engineering Global Development (EGD) Stakeholder Summit. The summit convened industry leaders, innovators, and academics to explore emerging factors impacting the future of global sustainability efforts in engineering. This manuscript synthesizes emerging trends and proposes recommendations for engineering, particularly in the specific focus area of engineering for sustainable development (e.g., ‘humanitarian engineering’, ‘global engineering’). Critical recommendations include the adoption of emerging cultural mindsets, which include: (1) take an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach, (2) consider dynamic and interconnected systems, (3) increase humility and intercultural competence, (4) prioritize diversity and inclusion, (5) increase localization and center community perspectives, (6) challenge the perception that engineering is neutral, and (7) broaden the goals of engineering. Ultimately, this study highlights pathways forward for the broader engineering community to more effectively contribute to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Taoid: communal heritage tourism through a multi-stakeholder approach in the Philippines

ABSTRACT Using qualitative research methods, this article assesses stakeholders’ perspectives and views on implementing sustainability and development in a municipality in the Philippines. Specifically focusing on Cultural Heritage Conservation and Tourism, the research conducted a virtual focus group discussion with primary and secondary stakeholders, guided by semi-structured aide-memoires and content analysis of documents. Prioritising multi-stakeholder collaboration and coordination in conceptualising, implementing, and monitoring programmes and projects for tourism development and heritage conservation, findings show that in developing projects and programmes, the community's heritage significance is a useful framework and put forth a conceptual model, a San Nicoleño Sustainable Cultural and Heritage Tourism Development Framework, using the municipality as a case study.

Catastrophes provoquées par la nature et implication des forces armées : Exploration d'un cadre de collaboration civilo-militaire

Nature-triggered disasters have been causing havoc in Canada over the past decade. Although many of these hazards cannot be prevented (e.g., earthquakes), their impacts can be managed through judicious planning and by mobilizing national resources. Considering the relentless force of nature and the degree of anticipation and preparedness needed, Canadian civil and military institutions must synergize to optimally utilize human capital, knowledge, and financial resources. Both the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and civil society actors have emphasized the importance of enhancing adaptive capacity and reliance on the armed forces for disaster response. As such, frequent involvement in domestic responses diverts the CAF’s focus away from national and international security threats, underscoring a serious national concern. Against this backdrop, the present paper analyzes existing civil-military cooperative models in Disaster Management in Canada and the USA. Three objectives are set: a) to explore the armed forces’ main tenets and approaches to disaster and emergency management, b) to find similarities and differences in institutional and resource priorities (before and during the onset of extreme nature-triggered events), and c) to identify the best collaborative practices and modes of operation of stakeholders involved. Using a case study approach, a desktop review of policy papers and an event database for two large-scale disasters: one in the United States (Hurricane Katrina in 2005) and one in Canada (the 1997 Red River flood in Manitoba) was carried out. The results offered the following major findings: a) organizational and cultural differences between the civil and military authorities in both countries drive the nature of disaster management; b) centralization vs. resource decentralization has remained the key factor in speeding up disaster response; c) political and legal scope and limitations in civil-military cooperation are often blurred; and d) the sole application of the Command, Control, and Communication (C3) approach becomes problematic when a multi-stakeholder approach is preferred for disaster management.

Multi-stakeholder contribution to the identification of a core outcome set and measurements in implant dentistry (ID-COSM initiative) using the Delphi methodology.

To obtain input from multiple stakeholders and generate agreement on essential outcomes in implant dentistry using the Delphi methodology and incorporate them into an international consensus defining a core outcome set. Candidate outcomes in implant dentistry were generated from scientific evidence through five commissioned systematic reviews and from people with lived experience in dental implants (PWLE) through four international focus groups. A steering committee identified stakeholders among representatives from dental professionals, industry-related experts and PWLE. Participants underwent a three-round Delphi survey using a multi-stakeholder approach; they assessed candidate outcomes and additional outcomes identified in the first Delphi round. The process followed the COMET methodology. From the 665 potential outcomes identified in the systematic reviews and 89 in the PWLE focus group, the steering committee selected 100 and organized them into 13 categories, to be included in the first-round questionnaire as candidate outcomes. A total of 99 dental experts, 7 dental-industry-related experts and 17 PWLE participated in the first round, and 11 additional outcomes were added to the second round. There was no attrition between the first and second rounds, where 61 (54.9%) outcomes exceeded the pre-established threshold of agreement. PWLE and experts participated in the third round that applied "a priori" standard filters to distil a list of candidate essential outcomes. This Delphi study utilized a standardized, transparent and inclusive methodology and preliminarily validated 13 essential outcomes organized into four core areas. These results informed the final stage of the ID-COSM consensus.

Multi-stakeholder contribution to the identification of a core outcome set and measurements in implant dentistry (ID-COSM initiative) using the Delphi methodology.

To obtain input from multiple stakeholders and generate agreement on essential outcomes in implant dentistry using the Delphi methodology and incorporate them into an international consensus defining a core outcome set. Candidate outcomes in implant dentistry were generated from scientific evidence through five commissioned systematic reviews and from people with lived experience in dental implants (PWLE) through four international focus groups. A steering committee identified stakeholders among representatives from dental professionals, industry-related experts and PWLE. Participants underwent a three-round Delphi survey using a multi-stakeholder approach; they assessed candidate outcomes and additional outcomes identified in the first Delphi round. The process followed the COMET methodology. From the 665 potential outcomes identified in the systematic reviews and 89 in the PWLE focus group, the steering committee selected 100 and organized them into 13 categories, to be included in the first-round questionnaire as candidate outcomes. A total of 99 dental experts, 7 dental-industry-related experts and 17 PWLE participated in the first round, and 11 additional outcomes were added to the second round. There was no attrition between the first and second rounds, where 61 (54.9%) outcomes exceeded the pre-established threshold of agreement. PWLE and experts participated in the third round that applied "a priori" standard filters to distil a list of candidate essential outcomes. This Delphi study utilized a standardized, transparent and inclusive methodology and preliminarily validated 13 essential outcomes organized into four core areas. These results informed the final stage of the ID-COSM consensus.

Reducing opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain in primary care using an evidence-based, theory-informed, multistrategic, multistakeholder approach: a single-arm time series with segmented regression

BackgroundMany countries have high opioid use among people with chronic non-cancer pain. Knowledge about effective interventions that could be implemented at scale is limited. We designed a national intervention that...

At the Crossroads: Multi-Stakeholder and Multi-Disciplinary Approaches in the Application of ihl

Abstract The faithful application of ihl during armed conflicts requires working on a variety of systems, structures and institutions that exist within a society, to ensure that the environment is conducive to respect for the law. Accordingly, there are many different roads to travel down, from developing and interpreting international legal rules to building adequate domestic frameworks, and from training armed actors on the rules applicable in warfare to working with communities affected by violence to ensure their voices are heard. This article aims to recognize the value of bringing different actors together, fostering complementarity among them and joining their forces towards the common aim of ensuring better respect for the law. Based on recent examples and studies in the field of ihl training, application and implementation, the article also aims to help humanitarian practitioners, armed actors, diplomats, legal scholars and others identify ways to work together and cross-fertilize their work.

An analysis of policies, challenges and outcomes in Pakistan through co-creation of COVID-19 responses

PurposeBased on the service eco-systems perspective, this paper evaluates the strategies and actions adopted by the Government of Pakistan to handle the COVID-19 crisis with the involvement of multiple actors including public, private, third-sector organizations and civil society.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on an in-depth analysis of secondary sources including research articles, policy documents, policy briefs, governmental reports, third party evaluations/reports and media publications.FindingsA multi-stakeholder approach was evident during the pandemic with an effort to better manage the crisis which has exerted immense social, cultural, economic and political impacts on the lives of the citizens. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders (government, private and third sector) were witnessed, resulting in a coherent response. The successful management of COVID-19 in Pakistan is attributed to multiple factors including the formation of a specialized public organization which effectively and proactively took data-driven informed decisions and aggregated the efforts of the federal and provincial governments for a timely response.Originality/valueThis paper gives insights for policymakers to create a sustainable post-pandemic socio-economic environment by building resilient structures across the government while promoting cooperation and collaboration. It suggests strategies for policymakers responsible for providing sustainable societal solutions to combat the social, economic and administrative challenges under the pandemic. As Pakistan has managed and contained the pandemic in a relatively efficient way, it is hoped that this paper can provide a learning experience for other countries with similar national contexts.

Towards a Transnational Approach to Transboundary Haze Pollution: Governing Traditional Farming in Fire-Prone Regions of Indonesia

AbstractIn Indonesia, swidden practices have been part of traditional rice farming for centuries. Swidden agriculture is a fundamental part of all remaining large tropical forests and provides a critical form of biodiversity-friendly agriculture. Meanwhile, peatland degradation and land conversion for oil palm plantation and agriculture have created an annual transboundary environmental disaster in Southeast Asia. This article adopts a transnational lens to highlight the complex multi-scale interactions that perpetuate recurring transboundary air pollution in the region. Having examined the traditional practices of swidden agriculture in Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra (Indonesia), the article reveals that swidden agriculture has been misunderstood generally, and in particular in international and national law and policy. It argues that existing laws fail to identify the important role that swidden agriculture plays in sustainable ecosystem management and cultural expression. Nuanced understandings of fire use, alongside transnational multi-stakeholder and multi-scale approaches, are required.

Inclusive and sustainable growth. A mission-driven multi-stakeholder approach

This paper is about how to learn from past experience and how to move towards the new forms of capitalism that must be at the heart of a mission-driven system, in which the big issues of our time such as the digital divide, health systems and climate change are central, and how to work together to address them. This paper is about how to design a production system that is collective, but more importantly one that properly distributes the rewards, rather than the dysfunctional way we currently do it, which is to socialise the risks and costs and then privatise the benefits. I have had the honour of working with policy makers around the world to bring the notion of challenge, purpose and mission-drive to the heart of public policy design. This paper is also about systemic change, about what it really means, about how we understand the economy, about how to produce differently.

Real-World Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccines: An Industry Expert View on the Successes, Challenges, and Future Opportunities

Pharmacovigilance leaders from major vaccine developers describe the learnings from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the area of pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology. The authors aim to raise awareness of the co-operation among vaccine developers, highlight common challenges, advocate for solutions, and propose recommendations for the future in the areas of real-world safety and effectiveness, safety reporting and evaluation, and regulatory submissions. To enable timely evaluation of real-world safety and effectiveness, multi-sponsor study platforms were implemented, resulting in quicker recruitment over wide geographical areas. Future gains could be derived by developing geographically flexible, common protocols and/or joint company-sponsored studies for multiple vaccines and a collective strategy to build low/middle-income country (LMIC) sentinel sites. Safety reporting, signal detection and evaluation was particularly challenging given the unprecedented number of adverse events reported. New methods were required to manage increased report volume while maintaining the ability to quickly identify and respond to new data that could impact the benefit-risk profile of each vaccine. Worldwide health authority submissions, requests for information and differing regulatory requirements imposed significant burden on regulators and industry. Industry consensus on the safety reporting requirements and joint meetings with regulatory authorities markedly reduced this burden for all stakeholders. The most impactful innovations should be undertaken rapidly and expanded to other vaccines and therapeutics, with a multi-stakeholder approach. The authors of this paper make future recommendations and have launched an initiative named BeCOME (Beyond COVID Monitoring Excellence) with a focus on actions in each of the highlighted areas.

Issues and Concerns in the Implementation and Management of Community-Based Tourism Development Programs in the Province of Biliran

This study examines the issues and concerns in the implementation and management of community-based tourism development programs in the Province of Biliran. It aims to identify the challenges and opportunities for developing a successful community-based tourism program and to recommend best practices for a successful program. A survey was conducted to collect data from local stakeholders, including representatives from the local government, tourism industry, and community groups. Results of the survey revealed that the main challenges in the implementation and management of community-based tourism programs were the lack of resources and funding, inadequate infrastructure, and limited capacity of the local government. Additionally, the survey identified the need for better communication and collaboration between stakeholders and the need for improved access to training and capacity building. The study concluded that the Province of Biliran has potential for community-based tourism development but that challenges and opportunities need to be addressed in order to ensure a successful program. Recommendations for a successful program include the establishment of a multi-stakeholder approach, the development of a comprehensive strategy and action plan, the promotion of local partnerships and collaboration, and the facilitation of capacity-building and training for local stakeholders.

Managing water scarcity via rainwater harvesting system in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: People's awareness, implementation challenges and way forward

More than 750 million people in developing countries do not have access to better water sources and over 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation. Transition towards more sustainable urban water management is an urgent need because supply of water in rapidly urbanized areas like the Kathmandu Valley (KV) of Nepal is deficient. Supporting such a transition requires the development of alternative methods such as rainwater harvesting (RWH) system, recycling, desalination, wastewater reuse, etc. Using semi-structured questionnaires for 403 households (203 users and 200 non-users of the RWH system) of KV, this study critically examines the major developments taken place in Nepal in the RWH system, measures the RWH awareness index, identifies the implementation challenges and provides managerial solutions. Measuring the awareness index in users and the non-users of the RWH system in terms of the four dimensions (financial, socio-environmental, technical and institutional), we found that the user groups are more aware of the issues of water and climate change (CC) than the non-users. Around 70% of our respondents suggested that the scarcity of water, user's self-commitment and cost-friendly technology, among others can help to address the RWH system challenges. Possible reasons of differences in attitude, behaviors and perceptions of RWH system users and non-users are discussed and managerial solutions are provided. Promoting the use of rainwater harvesting in the KV would require a multi-stakeholder approach that involves collaboration between the government, NGOs, and the private sector to create an enabling policy environment and provide the necessary resources to promote and scale up rainwater harvesting initiatives.

GRI and stakeholder engagement: setting standards in the public interest

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a viewpoint on the role of stakeholders and inclusivity in the standard setting activities of GRI’s Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB). This paper explores GRI’s multistakeholder approach, its links to sustainable development, the GBSSB due process and what this means in practice when setting standards.Design/methodology/approachThis paper draws on GRI’s origins in sustainable development and the participation of people and interests in decisions that impact on them. This paper also looks at the GSSB’s Due Process Protocol, October 2018, which details the procedural steps by which standards are developed in the public interest.FindingsIt is demonstrated how multiple and diverse stakeholders are involved in the process designed to serve the overarching interests of humanity and through that, the mission of sustainable development.Practical implicationsExamples from recent standard setting activity are outlined to demonstrate the abovementioned findings. These examples can illuminate the standard-setting field.Social implicationsThis paper argues the important role of stakeholder engagement in setting standards in the public interest.Originality/valueThis reflection is timely. The current standard-setting landscape should take into account GRI’s valuable contributions to such important aspects as stakeholder engagement, on which the GRI has been working for a long time.

Exploring the dynamics of stakeholders’ perspectives towards planning low-carbon energy transitions: a case of the Nigerian power sector

ABSTRACT This study uses a multi-stakeholder analysis approach to consolidate low-carbon energy planning and facilitate energy transition (ET). To do this, we assess factors that influence ET strategies in the Nigerian power sector. Here we employ both quantitative and qualitative data obtained via well-structured, and concise questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. While our study brings to light a sustainable approach to achieving a low-carbon future, it identified technology, motivation and finance as variables that are significant in accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy. It revealed that prioritising low-interest rate and tax holiday for investors’ of solar energy and consistence expansion in energy efficiency (EE) is pertinent to achieving a sustainable low-carbon future in Nigeria. We conclude that robust policy frameworks that prioritise investment in solar energy and EE through incentivising energy management solutions with appropriate financial tools and fostering active verbal support through advocacy are essential to ET in Nigeria.

Guest editorial: Digitalization of Corporate Communications: a multi-stakeholder approach

Guest editorial: Digitalization of Corporate Communications: a multi-stakeholder approach

Advertising and general dental practice: how compliant are practice websites in Australia with legal requirements?

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requires general dental practitioners (GDPs) to agree to regulatory advertising guidelines on initial registration and annual renewal. The aim of this study was to determine the compliance of GDPs websites to these requirements. A representative sample of GDPs websites from each state and territory in Australia was based on the total AHPRA registrant distribution. Assessment of compliance was used across five domains consisting of 17 criteria related to AHPRA's advertising of regulated health services guidelines, as well as section 133 of the National Law. Inter-rater reliability was estimated using Fleiss's Kappa. One hundred and ninety-two GDPs websites were reviewed with 85% non-compliant with at least one of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to advertising. Of these websites, 52% displayed false and misleading information, 12.8% had offers and inducement without clear terms and conditions, 11.5% used written testimonials, 33.9% created unrealistic expectation of benefit and 39.6% encouraged indiscriminate and unnecessary use of health services. More than 85% of GDP websites in Australia did not comply with legal and regulatory requirements related to advertising. A multi-stakeholder approach involving AHPRA, professional dental bodies and dental registrants is necessary to improve compliance.