Multi-stakeholder Approach
Governance involving government, private sector, academia, and civil society.
How the laws define this
Both instruments establish that a multi-stakeholder approach relies on collaboration between governments or government officials, private sector entities, and civil society organizations. However, they diverge in their specific participants, scope, and ultimate purpose. The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) explicitly frames the concept as a governance framework aimed at decision-making, specifically including academic experts among its core participants. In contrast, the AI for Good Global Summit Report 2017 defines it as a collaborative model meant to manage complex global challenges by integrating perspectives, incorporating international organizations instead of academic experts. While GPAI emphasizes direct involvement in formal decision-making processes, the AI for Good Global Summit Report 2017 focuses more broadly on integrating diverse institutional viewpoints to address worldwide issues. Compliance teams navigating these references must recognize whether an initiative mandates formal decision-making roles for academic experts or broader perspective-gathering across international bodies.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
How jurisdictions differ
What is distinctive in each definition, binding law in force first.
| Jurisdiction | Instrument | Status | What is distinctive |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPAI | Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) | In Force | This definition emphasizes inclusion of academic experts in the multi-stakeholder decision-making process, distinguishing it by highlighting expertise alongside government, private sector, and civil society. |
| ITU | AI for Good Global Summit Report 2017 | Adopted | This definition widens the model to explicitly integrate international organizations alongside governments, private sector, and civil society for managing global challenges. |
Definitions (2)
A governance framework that involves government officials, private sector representatives, academic experts, and civil society organizations in decision-making.
A collaborative model that integrates perspectives from governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to manage complex global challenges.
Questions and answers
What makes the GPAI definition of multi-stakeholder approach unique?
The GPAI definition stands out by specifically including academic experts in the governance framework alongside government officials, private sector representatives, and civil society organizations. It focuses on their role in decision-making for responsible AI.
How does the ITU definition expand multi-stakeholder collaboration?
The ITU definition includes international organizations in the collaborative model, integrating their perspectives with governments, private sector, and civil society. It applies this to managing complex global challenges.
In what contexts do these multi-stakeholder definitions apply?
The GPAI definition applies to an international initiative promoting responsible AI through collaborative research and policy guidance. The ITU definition relates to a summit report guiding AI deployment for sustainable development.