Stakeholder mapping: advancing research on sexual and reproductive health policies and income protection for cisgender and transgender female sex workers in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Stakeholder mapping identified key actors for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) policies supporting sex workers in Buenos Aires. This approach centers sex worker voices for inclusive policy development.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Social Sciences
Background
- Developing effective sexual and reproductive health (SRH) policies for sex workers requires understanding the political landscape and key stakeholders.
- Stakeholder mapping is a critical tool for identifying, categorizing, and characterizing individuals and groups involved in policy planning and implementation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct stakeholder mapping to inform the development of SRH policies and income protection for cisgender and transgender sex workers in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA).
- To identify and analyze the knowledge, influence, and positioning of stakeholders relevant to SRH for female sex workers (FSWs) in CABA.
Main Methods
- Prospective stakeholder mapping was conducted from February to September 2023.
- Methods included internal meetings, consultations with community organizations, and analysis of primary and secondary sources.
- Stakeholders were categorized based on knowledge, power/influence, and interest/agreement, resulting in six position types.
Main Results
- 147 key actors were identified across government, civil society, academia, health services, and media.
- Only four categories possessed detailed knowledge of SRH policies for FSWs.
- Stakeholders were categorized as 16% promoters, 68% supporters, 10% blockers, 3% observers, and 3% neutral. Promoters included national/jurisdictional governments; supporters included FSWs and their civil society organizations; blockers included abolitionist organizations and security forces.
Conclusions
- Stakeholder mapping effectively illuminated the political context while prioritizing the voices of FSWs.
- The findings facilitate the creation of inclusive and context-specific policies.
- The methodology is replicable for similar initiatives in diverse socio-political settings.
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