[Gnso-subteam0b-policyimpl] Definition of Multistakeholder Model

[Gnosis IP Law & Consulting]

Following is the draft Definition of MULTISTAKEHOLDER MODEL developed by the Definitions sub-team for consideration by the Work Group:

“Multistakeholder Model” - An organizational framework or structure for governance or policymaking which aims to bring together all stakeholders affected by such governance or policymaking — including but not limited to business, civil society, governments, academic institutions and the technical community — to cooperate and participate in the dialogue, decision making and implementation of solutions to identified problems or goals.

The “ICANN Multistakeholder Model” is composed of different Internet stakeholders from around the world organized in various Support Organizations, Constituencies and Advisory Committees, and utilizes a consensus-based policy development process, also known as a “bottom-up” model.

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