Paul M. Bohannon’s Expertly Crafted Guide: “Multistakeholder Guide for Developing Nations: A Conflict Management Monograph”

Paul M. Bohannon’s dedication to exploring and simplifying complex issues facing developing nations continues in his book, “Multistakeholder Guide for Developing Nations: A Conflict Management Monograph.” This time, he looks deep into the realm of Multistakeholder Engagement Theory, shedding light on the practical aspects of this approach. In his Spartan and accessible style, he provides a comprehensive understanding of MSE’s fundamental tenets and its applications in resolving conflicts in developing nations.

“Multistakeholder Guide for Developing Nations: A Conflict Management Monograph” isn’t just another theoretical treatise. Within its pages, he presents a compelling case study, drawing from two practical efforts that employed the MSE process in resolving conflicts in developing nations. One effort tackled a targeted conflict characterized by distrust of government, industry, and neighboring countries, while the other confronted a highly controversial conflict with similar distrust issues. The cases involved local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local citizens, but the outcomes were remarkably different. One succeeded, while the other faced substantial institutional barriers. Through this case study, he introduces readers to the structural barriers that define MSE’s working parameters.

In this book, readers will discover the fundamental tenets that underpin the success of any MSE - inclusiveness and transparency. The author emphasizes that omitting any affected group from the deliberative process or lacking transparency creates barriers to success. The consensus decision-making process within an MSE thrives on the active participation of all affected parties. Bohannon illustrates the importance of full transparency, ensuring that the process remains open to receive all relevant input, free from conflicts of interest or private agreements. He shares insights into real-life examples, including the challenges faced during a project in Myanmar, where citizens grappled with the transition to democracy and the necessity for transparent decision-making.

While exploring Paul M. Bohannon’s book, readers will gain a broader perspective on the types of MSEs and their applications. There are three categorical uses for MSE: commercial standards, national development goals, and conflict management. He outlines the commercial MSE, where business entities employ the process to establish sustainability goals, primarily related to manufacturing standards and product specifications. The United Nations MST (Sustainable Development) also plays a pivotal role in engaging underdeveloped nations and citizens on socio-economic issues. The book introduces the least utilized but crucial application of MSE in conflict management. As a valuable resource, it paves the way for those interested in collaborative conflict resolution to explore this uncharted territory.

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“Multistakeholder Guide for Developing Nations: A Conflict Management Monograph”

Publisher : Independently published (October 22, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 99 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8353310709

Paul M. Bohannon

Paul Bohannon served as panel chairman for the pandemic planning multistakeholder engagement at the most densely populated county in Texas, Harris County. Several hundred stakeholders participated in the 2010 event, resulting in recommendations on how to allocate insufficient supplies of critical medicines. Bohannon has steered multiple community related efforts, many addressing pollution events. He was responsible for the community involvement plan for Henderson County (Las Vegas area) chemical to residential transformation. Later he led a multistakeholder engagement in Mongolia, working with citizen groups and cabinet-level officials to address issues causing civil unrest. When Myanmar experienced its democratic evolution, they called on Bohannon to address simmering issues arising out of mega-dam construction projects that presented serious human rights issues.

Bohannon received his B.A. in political science from Oklahoma State University, with honors, in 1972. In 1975, Southern Methodist University granted him a J.D. (law) degree, Order of the Coif honors. He practiced law for 45 years, primarily addressing environmental, chemical manufacturing and public interest matters. He was a member of the State Bar of Texas’ pro bono college for many years, and taught adjunct at Rose State College of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State University College of Arts & Sciences honored him with the Distinguished Alumni Award for the political science department.

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