Problem: Low level conflict at reservoir (between agro-pastoralists and migrant herders)
Proposed solution: Physical demarcation of part of the reservoir for animal use
Social
Technical –
Financial
Environmental
Support needed from all primary stakeholders
Existing project committees to discuss with representatives from
neighbouring villages and herder communities
What materials are required (fencing, signs etc.)?
Agree position & size of animal area
What tools & machinery are required / how much and what?
Identify labour source (voluntary or paid?) & funding (existing project?)
Will it increase trampling & soil erosion?
Will it ensure sufficient water for all users?
Will it reduce contamination of drinking water
Political –
Institutional
Which agencies would be interested or must be contacted?
What permission is required?
Who might support or block the plan – why?
Who will manage and monitor the plan?
Is a special sub-committee needed to manage the plan?
Sustainability
How long will the benefits be enjoyed?
Will long-term financial support be required?
Will social & environmental consequences require managing?
What other steps could make the plan longer lasting?
Table 2. Hypothetical example of issues to include in a STEPS table. The table is a way to
record discussions and a useful way to summarise progress to other secondary stakeholders.
5. Public feedback (approximately half a day)
The purpose of this stage is to communicate the planning process and its
achievements (key problems and carefully analysed solutions) to the wider local
community and sets of relevant secondary stakeholders and influential people. The
intention is to seek broad consensus and the technical, financial, political and
institutional support needed to turn the proposal (or proposals) into actions. Note:
this is a very important stage because wide public knowledge is required to make the plan
legitimate and well supported.
The approach is to make public the findings of planning by explaining both the
process undertaken and the draft plans. The audience should include: 1) other local
village stakeholders and; 2) secondary stakeholders such as relevant line department
extension agents and local government officials. This group may also include invited
representatives from other project areas and project partners.
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