A stakeholder is an individual or a group that has an interest in the program, its outcomes or benefits. Stakeholder engagement is the process of identifying and communicating effectively with those people or groups who have an interest or influence on the project’s outcome. Effective communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external, is essential to the program’s success. The development of the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy addresses the vital role of engaging, informing and managing stakeholders in the achievement of public policy. It seeks to ensure that key stakeholders and their interests are identified and strategies are.
