What are stakeholders?
Stakeholders are those who have a direct interest in project development, and who will be involved in the consultative process. Primary stakeholders include the people affected, the beneficiaries of the project, the host populations at any planned resettlement sites, and the implementing agency. Secondary stakeholders are other individuals or groups with interest in the project, such as local or national government, policy makers, advocacy groups, elected officials, and NGOs. All stakeholders, particularly the Affected Persons (APs) and their representatives, should be involved in all stages of the project cycle.
