ABSTRACT
Uncertainty is not only a knowledge problem, as was discussed in the previous chapter, but it also results from the presence of various parties — each with their own perceptions, objectives and strategies. The behaviour of these actors with regard to problems and solutions results in complex and unpredictable games. Uncertainty in dealing with wicked problems not only has a substantive dimension, but also a strategic one. In this chapter we analyse the nature and sources of strategic uncertainty. We start by looking at the zinc case by way of illustration (see Box 3.1).
