The Participation of Non- State Actors in the Multilateral Treaty Process

Philippa Mahal Webb

doi:10.1093/law/9780190947842.003.0038

The Participation of Non- State Actors in the Multilateral Treaty Process

Philippa Mahal Webb

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Abstract

This chapter analyzes the participation of nonstate actors (NSAs) in contemporary UN treaty-making. It uses the Lasswell-McDougal-Reisman “seven decision functions” to understand the role played by NSAs at the various stages of treaty creation, negotiation, and implementation. It sets out four ways in which NSAs may participate in treaty-making: being at the table, on the sidelines, behind the scenes, and on the outside. The UN has established practices for accreditation and participation that have facilitated the increasing contribution of NSAs. Several key challenges remain, from risks to legitimacy to controversy over the involvement of industry and business interests.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of UN Treaties
Editors	Simon Chesterman, David M. Malone, Santiago Villalpando
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Print)	9780190947842
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/law/9780190947842.003.0038
Publication status	Published - Jun 2019

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