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Power Plays in Partnerships: Unraveling Agency and Structure in WWF’s Leading the Change

Croall, Quinci LU (2024) MIDM19 20241
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
This thesis explores the structural power dynamics and agency within WWF's Leading the Change (LtC) program, focusing mainly on its implementation in Kenya. By analyzing how the institutional structure within the program influences decision-making and how the practical implementation either facilitates or impedes inclusion and the representation of stakeholders, the study employs the frameworks of Critical Institutional Analysis and Development and power theory to dissect how power is distributed and exercised within this transnational conservation initiative. Through document analysis and in-depth interviews, the study examines the alignment between the LtC program's stated policies and their implementation, highlighting the complexities... (More)
This thesis explores the structural power dynamics and agency within WWF's Leading the Change (LtC) program, focusing mainly on its implementation in Kenya. By analyzing how the institutional structure within the program influences decision-making and how the practical implementation either facilitates or impedes inclusion and the representation of stakeholders, the study employs the frameworks of Critical Institutional Analysis and Development and power theory to dissect how power is distributed and exercised within this transnational conservation initiative. Through document analysis and in-depth interviews, the study examines the alignment between the LtC program's stated policies and their implementation, highlighting the complexities and challenges of managing stakeholder relationships and achieving equitable conservation outcomes. The research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the interplay between structural power and local agency, offering insights into current practices' potential and limitations in fostering inclusive and effective partnerships. This thesis presents a balanced view of the institutional and human factors that shape conservation efforts by integrating theoretical perspectives on power dynamics with empirical investigation. (Less)
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author
Croall, Quinci LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
multi-stakeholder partnerships, agency, structural power, sustainable development, decision-making, Kenya, WWF
language
English
id
9157334
date added to LUP
2024-06-10 08:54:24
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2024-06-10 08:54:24
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the structural power dynamics and agency within WWF's Leading the Change (LtC) program, focusing mainly on its implementation in Kenya. By analyzing how the institutional structure within the program influences decision-making and how the practical implementation either facilitates or impedes inclusion and the representation of stakeholders, the study employs the frameworks of Critical Institutional Analysis and Development and power theory to dissect how power is distributed and exercised within this transnational conservation initiative. Through document analysis and in-depth interviews, the study examines the alignment between the LtC program's stated policies and their implementation, highlighting the complexities and challenges of managing stakeholder relationships and achieving equitable conservation outcomes. The research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the interplay between structural power and local agency, offering insights into current practices' potential and limitations in fostering inclusive and effective partnerships. This thesis presents a balanced view of the institutional and human factors that shape conservation efforts by integrating theoretical perspectives on power dynamics with empirical investigation.}},
  author       = {{Croall, Quinci}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Power Plays in Partnerships: Unraveling Agency and Structure in WWF’s Leading the Change}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}