Stakeholder engagement and management is an essential aspect of doing business. As such, this episode features Andres Recalde, Director at Kuya Silver. Andres is an in-demand stakeholder engagement and management specialist for the mining and extractive industries across Latin America.

Within this episode, Andres will discuss the importance of ‘social license’ and why it is essential for companies to be a ‘good neighbour’. Andres also discusses how companies must be prepared to use their resources to build trust and ensure they back-up their promises. Understanding common goals between companies and the community is the first step in ensuring dialogue and a productive relationship between the two entities.

He also details his work resettling entire villages and the importance of understanding the perspectives of all community members and ensuring that everyone is heard.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arecalde/

Social Practice Forum: www.socialpracticeforum.org

Music by Operon