MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE STAKEHOLDER MAPPING
Each CoP is currently in the initial phase of the project, known as the diagnostic phase. This involves mapping an overview of the current level of soil-related knowledge at different educational levels. The subsequent phase will focus on co-creating educational materials.
An initial stakeholder mapping and analysis was performed, via desk research, to establish and define who are the key actors on soil education and training related communities, their structure, role and operational range. The identified Stakeholders were invited to join the national Communities of Practice.
The mapping was performed in 4 steps:
1. Identifying: listing relevant groups and organisations through desk research; 2. Analysing: understanding their interests and views;
3. Mapping: visualizing the relationships between stakeholders in order to identify key stakeholders;
4. Prioritising: ranking stakeholder relevance and analyse drivers, barriers, and needs for stakeholder engagement.
The stakeholder mapping report, which can be downloaded by pressing the button below, encompasses the initial review of relevant stakeholders associated with education and training. It also includes an assessment of the potential for and barriers to their involvement in each LOESS country, as well as the potential for broader engagement.
These detailed insights will serve as a foundation for tailored strategies to address the unique challenges and opportunities within each context, advancing the overarching goal of promoting soil health globally. The mapping of relevant actors is an ongoing process throughout the entire duration of LOESS.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Following the initial stakeholder mapping now a research phase has been kicked off. The research involves various methods such as a desk research and analysis, focus groups, interviews, and a survey.
