|
Factor |
Total score for significance† |
Total number of case studies in which the factor was an issue |
| |
|
Continued high motivation and engagement with high technical competence;
personal qualities establishing and maintaining the legitimacy of the
organizer |
19 |
9 |
|
Independent technical mediator or facilitator |
18 |
8 |
|
High level of commitment of the leaders |
13 |
7 |
|
Establishment and maintenance of the legitimacy and openness of the project; continuous
feedback, dissemination of minutes, questionnaires, comprehensive language,
presentations, and background documents |
11 |
7 |
|
Flexibility from both sides to do common work and move from original
position |
10 |
4 |
|
Clear expectations |
9 |
5 |
|
Organizers well trained in group interactions |
9 |
4 |
|
Crisis moments or issues of high concern, e.g., flooding |
9 |
3 |
|
Good exchange of information |
8 |
5 |
|
Limited number of participants to enable in-depth discussions |
8 |
5 |
|
Sufficient time and resources |
8 |
4 |
|
Joint planning of approach |
8 |
3 |
|
Delegated leadership |
7 |
4 |
|
Clear ground-rules for interaction |
7 |
4 |
|
Bilateral meetings to inform and to listen with a specific focus |
7 |
4 |
|
Cumulative nature; development from past experience |
7 |
4 |
|
Common or shared area in the frames of all participants |
6 |
4 |
|
Degree of interdependence among participants |
6 |
3 |
|
Start from a blank sheet; no preconceptions |
6 |
3 |
|
Strong river-basin institution |
6 |
2 |
|
Frequent and focused discussions |
5 |
5 |
|
Complementary multiparty interaction |
4 |
4 |
|
Support from traditional political representatives |
4 |
3 |
|
Informal work groups and field trips |
3 |
4 |
|
Close interaction of key stakeholders and relevant policy makers |
3 |
1 |