Effective Multi-Stakeholder Strategies: Roles of Government, Corporations, and Host Communities Across the Energy Sector

Joy A. Debski ()
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Joy A. Debski: Robert Gordon University, Law and Social Science

Chapter 9 in Corporate Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector, 2026, pp 179-198 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The lack of coherent, accountable collaboration between the energy sector’s three principal actors: governments, corporations, and host communities, who often operate at cross-purposes despite shared long-term interests. This chapter provides a definitive framework for constructing and governing effective multi-stakeholder partnerships that align these divergent interests. It begins with a strategic stakeholder mapping that clarifies the distinct yet interdependent roles, responsibilities, and sources of influence for each group. The analysis contrasts the strengths and limitations of mandatory regulatory frameworks with voluntary corporate initiatives, arguing for a hybrid governance model. A core contribution is a detailed proposal for an institutional design that facilitates durable partnerships, focusing on transparent decision-making structures, equitable resource allocation, and clear conflict-resolution mechanisms. The chapter champions the innovative concept of an independent CSR Commission as a pivotal institutional reform to standardise practices, mediate disputes, and enforce accountability. It places particular emphasis on moving beyond tokenistic consultation to embed genuine host-community participation as a non-negotiable component of environmental stewardship and project governance. By translating theory into actionable institutional architecture, this chapter offers a pragmatic blueprint for transforming adversarial relationships into synergistic alliances capable of delivering socially equitable and environmentally sound energy development.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17748-3_9

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