Kogukondlike

Kogukondlike is an Estonian adjective meaning "community-related" or "community-based." It is formed from kogukond, meaning community, with the adjectival suffix -lik. The term is used to describe practices, policies, or processes that are organized by or with local communities, emphasizing participation, shared ownership, and local relevance.

In use, kogukondlike appears in sociology, public policy, urban planning, and social work to distinguish bottom-up or participatory approaches from top-down ones. It can refer to initiatives, projects, or services that are designed with community involvement. Examples include kogukondlike lahendused (community-based solutions), kogukondlike algatused (community-led initiatives), and kogukondlike projektid (community projects).

While common in academic and NGO discourse, kogukondlike is not a formal policy category but a descriptive term indicating a place-based, participatory orientation. The concept aligns with ideas of local resilience, social capital, and participatory governance, and it is often paired with related terms such as osalus (participation) or kohaliku taseme (local level).