WORKING WITH POWER IN MULTI- STAKEHOLDER PROCESSES - Insights from the UNDP Co-Inquiry on

processes and the lack of appropriate food system governance mechanisms are This report is a summary of the key insights some of the many examples through which captured during these four sessions from power imbalances manifest in the food and collective sense-making. [...] Politics, power and conflict: What do we identify can we identify, systems change as the enablers and engage and uplift Acknowledge and work with the realities of power, politics and conflicting perspectives. [...] These included a mix of small group discussions and reflections with the wider group to identify key questions, challenges and potential solutions in relation to the following co-inquiry question: “How can international development practitioners work more effectively with power in multi- stakeholder processes for food systems transformation?” The objectives of the co-inquiry were (i) to influence. [...] For example, on individual awareness, we During the first session, we asked participants the key questions they were holding in relation to did a privilege/oppression exercise looking at the intersectional nature of the co-inquiry question on working more effectively with power in the context of multi-stakeholder multiple identities we hold in relation to different group settings and context. [...] Not investing enough time in understanding power dynamics that constrain us? Or (iii) how do we find and mobilise the forms of power that enable and empower us? Lack of shared understanding of meaningful participation More actors to drive the process during the different stages of the multi-stakeholder process, including setting the agenda, goals, problem and solution definition.