Power Mapping is a visual method for strategically analyzing actors, relationships, and dynamics of influence. It helps identify the right target individuals or institutions — those who actually have the authority to make or shape decisions — and reveals through which pathways and allies one can gain access to them or build pressure on them.
Power Mapping strengthens strategic planning, fosters effective alliances, and increases the political relevance of one's actions — by making visible where your own expertise and engagement can have the greatest impact.
institutional
Governance incumbency, Political agency
Slow bureaucratic processes, Lack of access to hard-to-reach groups
low
very low
flexible
no
Vision
NGOs/ local interest groups, Local government
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