Executive Summary

These guidelines sit alongside the UNECE People-first PPP Evaluation Methodology for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a practical resource for government authorities that would like to introduce a People-first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approach into their projects. The People-first PPP has been created in the context of the SDGs as an aid for governments to accelerate their progression towards 100% achievement.
The stakeholder engagement is one of five outcomes of the People-first approach to PPPs, and it captures the range of processes required to achieve meaningful participation and inclusivity to lift the welfare of the wider community long term. No longer will PPP projects be narrowly judged on traditional investment markers such as profitability. In future, with a People-first PPP, the benefits will be integrated into the social, cultural, environmental, and economic growth of the local community. Stakeholder engagement is the backbone required to realise these goals. This guide takes you
through the stages of creating a robust stakeholder plan, understanding who the priority stakeholders are and how to engage with them, and turning feedback and public grievance mechanisms into a positive advantage for project design and acceptance.