Individual, group or organization having a valid interest in a field or matter that has the potential of being impacted by, or having an impact on, a given project and its objectives. Stakeholder groups that have a direct or indirect “stake” can be at the household, community, local, regional, national, or international level.
Stakeholders in MP processes include fishery managers, fishers, members of the seafood supply chain, and environmental representatives. Stakeholder engagement is a hallmark of MSE.