Topic Introduction

Multi-stakeholder consultations are essential for compliance with international agreements. This hands-on exercise will help students to develop teamwork and practice negotiation skills.

Caucuses comprising representatives of governments, Indigenous Peoples, NGO’s, and private sector will engage in the debate.  The instructor will supervise the process and gives guidance as needed.

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Propose international forestry subjects that require a consultation.
• Practice team work.
• Question the rules of engagement in a debate.
• Value negotiations with different groups of stakeholders in a constructive way.
• Support  consensus building on critical issues.

Topic Readings

Optional Readings

• Review the literature recommended in the previous Topic.
• Study the guidance given in the PPT and lecture diligently.

Lecture Videos

5.2 Simulated multi-stakeholder negotiations

Week-12- FODE_003 PPT.pptx Download Week-12- FODE_003 PPT.pptx

Activities & Assignments (For certificate learning only)

Online Discussions

The students will know the subject of the consultation in advance. They should study the PPT and the accompanying lecture, then they will participate in the simulated debate online. Every student is obliged to participate in the discussion of the topic in question and engage in negotiations within his/her group as well as with other groups. Students should observe the etiquette of negotiations as instructed.

Graded Assignments

The students will be graded equally on the co-written submission of their respective group (50%) and on their individual participation in the negotiation session (50%). The total grade represents 20% of the final grade.

Topic Summary

This Topic is intended to train the students on how to participate in negotiation, how to be a constructive team player, how to appreciate the opinions of other stakeholders, how to respond to other comments keeping the interest of their respective groups in mind while adhering to protocols of engagement.

Topic Self-review (For self learning)

Please use the reflection questions below as study guide to conduct self-review for the topic.

• What is the importance of team work?
• How to contribute to the position of your group on a specific forestry issue?
• How to prepare yourself for the debate?
• What do you aspire to gain for your group form a debate of an international issue with national implications?
• Why is it important to seek a consent of all participants in the consultation.