Centre for Development Innovation Intro to MSP Jim Woodhill, Centre for Development Innovation

The Dynamics of Change ‘The maker of KitKat chocolate bars, Nestle, has announced it will stop using oil from suppliers who are destroying rainforests.’

Centre for Development Innovation What do you see?

Centre for Development Innovation “It is impossible to solve today’s problems by thinking the way we thought when we created the problems” Albert Einstein

Centre for Development Innovation The MSP Framework Rationale Governing for Sustainability and Equity in a Complex World Practice How to Design and Facilitate Multi- Stakeholder Processes Principles The Dynamics of Transformative Change

Centre for Development Innovation The MSP Framework Rationale Governing for Sustainability and Equity in a Complex World Practice How to Design and Facilitate Multi- Stakeholder Processes Principles The Dynamics of Transformative Change

Centre for Development Innovation ‘Wicked Problems’ Complex interconnected biophysical and social factors Uncertain consequences Causes and effects and costs and benefits separated over space and time Multiple stakeholders at different scales Issues are value laden Powerful vested interests Coordination across political boundaries| Action is required at multiple scales

Centre for Development Innovation Shifting Focus of Development Scale local National (Global) Nature of Development Technical Political Roads Schools Services Ag productivity Infrastructure ‘good governance’ good governance Policy influencing Citizen accountability Participatory Development Decentralisation

Centre for Development Innovation Three Eras of Development Technological Local Participatory Institutional

Centre for Development Innovation How does development view the ‘poor’ Beneficiaries Clients Citizens

Centre for Development Innovation What change really means for a sugar cane farmer Source: Ashish Shah, Kenya green – local pink - national blue – international the farmer

Centre for Development Innovation A three way tension Sustainability Strategy Complexity Implications for Change

Centre for Development Innovation Sustainability and Social Justice Context ‘Complex’ Globalised High risk Rapid change Unpredictable Emergent Intervention Assumptions about change Controlled or emergent Linear or non- linear Technical or political ‘Logframe’ ‘Aid effectiveness’ Capacity Development Stakeholder Collaboration Governance Technological Innovation Institutional Innovation

Centre for Development Innovation The MSP Framework Rationale Governing for Sustainability and Equity in a Complex World Practice How to Design and Facilitate Multi- Stakeholder Processes Principles The Dynamics of Transformative Change

Centre for Development Innovation Transformative Change Learning that challenges and changes underlying assumptions and patterns of behaviors that block individual, organisations and societies from realising potentional and responding effectively to new situations. Transformative learning = responding creatively to change, chance, conflict and crisis (5C) Learning that inspires and enables the innovation and change needed for individuals, organisations and societies to be robust when faced with the risks, opportunities and challenges of dynamics situations.

Centre for Development Innovation PERSONAL Multiple Identity Management Checking Assumptions/Mindsets Dealing with emotions Promoting self critical reflection Trascending the separate “I” Four Quadrants of Change RELATIONSHIPS Building trust Avoiding misunderstanding Balancing power relations Promoting collaboration Enhancing transparency CULTURE The common good Managing collective identities Dealing with cultural patterns Promoting citizen participation Challenging social beliefs STRUCTURE/SYSTEM Institutional change Formal/Non Formal institutions Improving legal frameworks Reforming the State Inclusive Governance Systems

Centre for Development Innovation How history happens  unintended consequence of aggregate action of many individuals  environmental determinism and technological response  through different/new beliefs, ideas and values (culture)  outcome of purposive individual and collective action  result of structural contradictions in society Eyben et al 2007, Parker et al 2003

Centre for Development Innovation Principles for Practice Working with Complexity Fostering Collective Learning Reinventing Institutions Shifting Power Dealing with Conflict Enabling Effective Communication Promoting Collaborative Leadership

Centre for Development Innovation Cross Cutting Human Dimensions Trust Creativity Emotional engagement Critical and informed analysis

Centre for Development Innovation The MSP Framework Rationale Governing for Sustainability and Equity in a Complex World Practice How to Design and Facilitate Multi- Stakeholder Processes Principles The Dynamics of Transformative Change

Centre for Development Innovation In thinking about whole system change …… Ethics Assumptions and Beliefs Concepts and Approaches Methodologies Tools and techniques Intervention Logic Pathway Whole System Change Relationship Pathway paradigm

Centre for Development Innovation Collaborative Experiential Learning ( Kolb)

Centre for Development Innovation What Does a MSP Process Look Like?

Centre for Development Innovation Process Model for MSP Design and Facilitation

Centre for Development Innovation Initiating Clarify the reasons for an MSP Undertake initial situation analysis (stakeholders, issues, institutions, power and politics) Establish an interim steering body Build stakeholder support Establish the scope, mandate and stakeholder expectations Outline the process, time frame, institutional requirements and resources needs Throughout: learning – monitoring and adapting

Centre for Development Innovation Adaptive Planning Build stakeholders understanding of each other’s values, motivations, concerns and interests Generate visions for the future (Theories of change) Identify issues, problems and opportunities Examine future scenarios and feasible options Make decisions and agree on key strategies Set objectives and identify actions, timeframes and responsibilities Document and communicate planning outcomes Throughout: learning – monitoring and adapting

Centre for Development Innovation Collaborative Action Develop integrated initiatives and detailed action plans Secure resources and technical support Develop capacity of stakeholders Establish required management structures and procedures Manage the implementation process Maintain stakeholder commitment

Centre for Development Innovation Reflective Monitoring Create a learning culture and environment Define success criteria (performance questions and indicators) Develop and implement monitoring mechanisms Review and evaluate progress and identify lessons Feed lessons learned back into strategies and implementation procedures

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