InIedere

inIedere is a term used in discussions of inclusive design and participatory governance to denote an approach that seeks to embed the participation of all groups in processes from the outset.

Etymology: The term fuses the Dutch prefix in- with iedereen (everyone), signaling inclusion as a fundamental design principle.

Scope and usage: Appears in civic technology, urban planning, education, and organizational governance, especially in contexts that involve public consultation, policy development, or service design.

Principles: universal accessibility (buildings, digital services, information), multilingual and plain-language communication, co-creation with diverse stakeholders, transparency in decision-making, and accountability for outcomes.

Methods: inclusive user research, stakeholder mapping, co-design workshops, accessible documentation, and iterative testing with underrepresented groups.

Applications: examples include participatory budgeting, community resilience planning, accessible education platforms, and municipal service redesign.

Reception and challenges: proponents argue it improves legitimacy, relevance, and equity; critics warn about vagueness, measurement difficulties, and potential resource intensiveness; success depends on governance and long-term commitment.

See also: inclusive design, participatory design, universal design.