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Participatory modelling with an influence matrix and the calculation of whole-of-system sustainability values

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  • Anthony Cole
  • Will Allen
  • Margaret Kilvington
  • Andrew Fenemor
  • Breck Bowden

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This paper documents the results of a participatory modelling trial involving an influence matrix with a group of researchers and community members in the Motueka Catchment of New Zealand. In this trail, the influence matrix was used to calculate whole-of-system sustainability-values used to: (i) guide system dynamic model development, (ii) build understanding about the functional role of system factors, and (iii) contribute to method and theory development in a sustainability research context. This paper provides: (i) an historical account of the theoretical development of the influence matrix, (ii) theoretical justification for the use of this tool in the estimation of whole-of-system sustainability values, and (iii) a stepwise account of how the method has been trialled in a New Zealand case study, including an evaluation of its limitations and areas where future research is needed.

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  • Anthony Cole & Will Allen & Margaret Kilvington & Andrew Fenemor & Breck Bowden, 2007. "Participatory modelling with an influence matrix and the calculation of whole-of-system sustainability values," International Journal of Sustainable Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 10(4), pages 382-401.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijsusd:v:10:y:2007:i:4:p:382-401
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