civilianbacked
Civilian-backed is an adjective used to describe something that is supported, funded, or endorsed by civilians or non-governmental actors rather than by a government, military, or large corporation. The term emphasizes grassroots participation or private sponsorship as the basis for the object or initiative in question. While sometimes written as civilian-backed or as a closed compound civilian-backed, usage varies by publication.
In practice, civilian-backed arrangements appear across several fields. In finance and economics, they can refer to
Advantages commonly associated with civilian-backed models include greater local legitimacy, enhanced civic engagement, and potential for
See also: crowdfunding, citizen finance, civilian oversight, public-private partnership, community development.