Just published in the IEEE Internet Computing journal:

http://online.qmags.com/IC0115?sessionID=BD7A2B7CBEF89C57D8F47874E&cid=3193795&eid=19210#pg76&mode2

The Origin and Evolution of Multistakeholder Models

Virgilio Almeida - Federal University of Minas Gerais
Demi Getschko - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Carlos Afonso - Instituto Nupef, Rio de Janeiro

Abstract: Various domains have adopted multistakeholder models (MSMs) to
address and deal with global challenges, such as sustainability,
environment, climate, and Internet governance. Here, the authors examine
the use of MSMs and their historical evolution, fundamentals, and
characteristics. They also present examples of how such models are used
in the global Internet governance ecosystem. Finally, the article
presents a series of research questions that can be tackled to improve
the efficiency of multistakeholder processes.

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