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Mapaseka Matabane

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Stakeholder Feedback Review

Reference: SayPro Monthly May SCRR-19
Title: Stakeholder Input on Economic Impact Studies – SWOT Relevance
Compiled by: SayPro Research Royalty
Date: 31 May 2025

🔍 Purpose

To summarize insights and concerns raised by key stakeholders—including partners, funders, beneficiaries, and internal staff—that influence the SWOT analysis findings and strategic recommendations.

👥 1. Stakeholders Consulted

Stakeholder GroupParticipants
Government PartnersDept. of Social Development, National Treasury, Local Municipal Councils
NGO PartnersYouth Forward SA, SA Impact Hub, Community Wellness Trust
Funders & SponsorsSayPro Foundation Donor Board, EU Development Office, UNDP Local Cooperation
Internal TeamsResearch Analysts, Programme Coordinators, Finance & Compliance Staff
BeneficiariesCommunity members from pilot sites in Limpopo, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape

📝 2. Feedback Themes and Insights

A. Strengths (Validated by Stakeholders)

  • SayPro’s community-based research model is seen as authentic and culturally aligned.
  • Financial transparency and reporting systems build donor trust and reliability.
  • Government departments value SayPro’s neutrality and evidence-based policy influence.

B. Weaknesses (Raised by Stakeholders)

  • Delays in reporting and project handovers were cited by multiple NGOs and funders.
  • Lack of real-time access to research results or dashboards makes it harder to coordinate interventions.
  • Concerns over staff workload and retention in high-demand phases were echoed by internal teams.

C. Opportunities (Identified by Stakeholders)

  • Municipal and provincial agencies are seeking localised data for budget planning—an entry point for new contracts.
  • Tech-oriented NGOs are open to data-sharing partnerships using interoperable platforms.
  • UNDP and EU expressed interest in supporting gender and youth-disaggregated economic impact assessments.

D. Threats (Flagged by Stakeholders)

  • Increased competition from consulting firms that bundle research with implementation services.
  • Rising costs of field research and economic volatility may cause future delays.
  • Funders expect greater impact measurement with fewer resources, pressuring SayPro’s current model.

📌 3. Key Actionable Takeaways for SWOT Refinement

IssueImpact on SWOTRecommended Action
Delays in reporting and coordinationConfirms internal weakness in delivery systemsStreamline reporting workflows; set clear handoff protocols
Real-time data access demandReveals tech-related opportunityInvest in live dashboards for funders and partners
Donor pressure for efficiencyReinforces threat from funding model shiftsDevelop hybrid research models to boost productivity
Gender/youth disaggregated interestAdds specificity to opportunity landscapeDevelop proposals targeting youth/gender equity metrics
Staff capacity concernsValidates internal productivity challengePrioritize training and restructure team responsibilities

📎 4. Supporting Documents

  • Feedback survey responses (stored at www.saypro.online/stakeholders)
  • Interview transcripts from April–May 2025 stakeholder meetings
  • Internal memo summary from cross-team workshops

✅ Next Steps

  • Incorporate feedback into quarterly planning cycle
  • Present results at June Stakeholder Strategy Briefing
  • Update internal KPIs based on aligned expectations

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