These guidelines focus on managing disputes that arise between stakeholders within MSPs and that can restrict or hinder cooperation, or even render it impossible. These conflicts may pre-date the MSPs and impact upon cooperation (such as conflicts of interest over resources and its sustainable use which the MSP seeks to promote) or they may arise during the course of cooperation (for instance, due to different communication styles or the speed of decision-making).
The guideline highlights causes and especially approaches to conflict prevention and resolution.