UNICATION: Mod.1 :Diversity and Stakeholder Mapping

Imagine you're launching a project to improve waste management in a coastal town in Indonesia. Which local expert would be most valuable to have on your team?

• Social media marketing specialist

• Marine biologist familiar with local ecosystems

• International waste management consultant

• Financial analyst

When working on a project to build a new school in a rural area of Nepal, what cultural sensitivity is most important to consider? (Choose the answer that could potentially cause the most problems)

• Respecting local dress codes during meetings

• Scheduling meetings outside of prayer times

• Using clear and concise communication

• Encouraging participation from women in the community

Identify key stakeholders involved in a project to develop ecotourism initiatives in a national park in Thailand. (Choose all that apply)

• Government tourism agencies

• Local communities living near the park

• International travel companies

• Environmental conservation groups

When planning a project to improve internet access in rural Mongolia, which stakeholders might have conflicting interests? (Choose all that apply)

• Local telecommunication companies

• Government officials concerned about infrastructure costs

• Educational institutions seeking online learning resources

• Residents who may have concerns about radiation from internet towers

Imagine you're launching a project to revitalize a traditional handicraft industry in a rural Philippine village. What specific cultural skills and knowledge would be valuable to have on your project team?

• Artisans from the specific handicraft tradition

• Linguists familiar with the local dialect

• Business development experts with experience in Southeast Asia

• Cultural anthropologists familiar with the region's social structures

Identify key stakeholders involved in a project to conserve an endangered species in a Cambodian rainforest. (Consider potential conflicts of interest)

• Conservation biologists only

• Local villagers who rely on the forest for resources, government environmental agencies, ecotourism companies

• International research institutions

• Logging companies