Power Plays in Partnerships: Unraveling Agency and Structure in WWF’s Leading the Change
(2024) MIDM19 20241Department 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
- 2024
- 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
- date last changed
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