Wicked Problem

= In a wicked problem there are multiple views and definitions of ‘the problem’, and ambiguity on the problem boundaries.

Description

Jose Ramos:

To describe this Conklin draws from Horst Rittel’s definition of a wicked problem, in which:

- One cannot understand the problem without knowing about its context; one cannot meaningfully search for information without the orientation of a solution concept; one cannot first understand, then solve. Moreover, what “the Problem” is depends on who you ask – different stakeholders have different views about what the problem is and what constitutes an acceptable solution. (Conklin, 2006, p. 14) (http://www.scribd.com/doc/43609946/Alternative-Futures-of-Globalisation-A-socio-ecological-study-of-the-world-social-forum-process)