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Stakeholder participation in planning is fundamental to democracy, peace and sustainability.

Emphasizing what each sector has to contribute, the Partners In Empowerment (PIE) model engages a wide range of stakeholders promoting transfer of knowledge, technology and other vital resources to achieve a sustainable world.

Empowering all voices to be heard, PIE serves as the foundation for developing The Global Summit's citizen input driven global solution making system.

The following social and economic sectors are the foundation of the PIE model and emerging partnership network:

For-Impact Organizations– “Social & environmental action & advocacy groups ensuring those most affected by policies have input.” (Community Based Groups/ Nonprofits, Foundations, Govt. Service Agencies)

Education & Research Institutions – “Advancing research, understanding, technologies and other tools for a sustainable world.” (Private, Govt.& Nonprofit groups)

For-Profit Businesses – “Private sector entities having a positive impact on local communities and harnessing market forces to build a sustainable world.” (Established and aspiring private sector corporations and related advocacy groups)

Media & Communications Groups – “An informed public is vital to democracy. Responsible Media Groups uphold truth in journalism & conscious messaging.” (Established and aspiring Print, Radio, Web, Events, Public Information Agencies)

Artists in Action - “Whether through visual art, music or poetry, Artists speak with integrity and the world listens” (Musicians, Visual Artists, Actors and other creative vehicles of social change)

Social Entrepreneurs – “Just as a private sector entrepreneur seeks financial profit, Social Entrepreneurs create solutions benefiting people & the planet.” (Established and aspiring pro-actionaries, non-profit leaders & governmental policy makers)

Answer = It's in the PIE. The PIE model both reinforces democratic institutions and serves as a participative local action opportunity. This supports community collaboration with existing governmental programs and non profits to best meet social, economic, and environmental needs.

Whether a media group leads a cause-based marketing campaign to stop AIDS, a university creates greener technology, or an artist inspires a child in need, social, economic and environmental impact is deepened through collaboration of six mutually supportive PIE sectors.

Rather than emphasizing diverse issues or topics such as health, economics, ecology, etc. PIE emphasizes peoples ROLES based on what we have to contribute- these roles are universal and can be applied to any challenge a community or region faces.

For example—nonprofits interested in clean water in Zimbabwe can join with environmental engineers in Germany specializing in water purification systems, while conferencing with technologists worldwide looking to expand their network, in addition to collaborating with foreign policy makers looking for traction, and journalists that seek exposure. Each meets their specific, individual goals within the broader context of creating a more sustainable society.