Stakeholder mapping for low-emission food system transformation within a ‘living lab for people’ approach in Nandi county, Kenya

This presentation examines stakeholder mapping for low-emission food system transformation in Nandi County, Kenya, using a Living Lab for People (LL4P) approach to support inclusive innovation and participatory decision-making. The study combined situational analysis, stakeholder net-mapping workshops, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions to identify and assess the roles, influence, perceptions, and relationships of actors across government, farmer organizations, the private sector, financial institutions, NGOs, and research organizations. Findings revealed that conventional mapping approaches often reflect existing power structures and social networks, overlooking marginalized groups and providing an incomplete picture of stakeholder agency and collaboration dynamics. The presentation highlights the importance of inclusive stakeholder engagement, knowledge-sharing systems, and open dialogue in co-creating interventions, managing power imbalances, and advancing just and sustainable low-emission food system development.
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