multistakeholderism
Multistakeholderism is an approach to governance and decision-making that involves bringing together representatives from diverse groups or sectors to address a particular issue or achieve a common goal. These stakeholders typically include governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, academia, and sometimes community groups or international bodies. The underlying principle is that by including a wide range of perspectives and interests, decision-making processes can become more inclusive, legitimate, and effective, leading to more sustainable and equitable outcomes.
The concept emerged as a response to the perceived limitations of traditional, top-down governance models, which
Critics, however, point to potential challenges within multistakeholder frameworks. These can include difficulties in balancing power