Intézményesítenek

Intézményesítenek is a Hungarian verb in the third-person plural present tense, meaning that "they institutionalize." It denotes the act of bringing something under formal institutions, organizing activities into structured institutional frameworks, or codifying procedures within an organization or system. The related noun is intézményesítés, referring to the process itself or to the resulting institutional framework.

The term is commonly used in public policy and administration, health care, education, social services, and governance. It describes reforms that replace informal or ad hoc arrangements with formal institutions—such as creating agencies, networks, licensing regimes, accreditation schemes, or standardized funding structures. The aim is often to improve coordination, accountability, and stability, but it can also lead to increased bureaucracy and reduced flexibility.

In historical and policy contexts, intézményesítés may refer to the creation or expansion of state or non-state institutions to manage a given activity, such as care, welfare, or education services. Critics argue that over-institutionalization can reduce responsiveness or marginalize smaller providers, while supporters contend that it strengthens oversight, continuity, and resource allocation.

See also: formalizálás, standardizálás, bürokrácia, intézményrendszer.