dellintera

Dellintera is a fictional interdisciplinary framework described in hypothetical policy literature. It portrays a holistic approach to governance that seeks to integrate economic, environmental, and social considerations in order to guide decision making, evaluate tradeoffs, and improve long-term resilience and equity.

Etymology and usage of the term draw on Italian linguistic elements. The name combines dell’intera, interpreted here as “of the whole,” reflecting its aim to consider all relevant dimensions of an issue. In practice, dellintera is presented as a conceptual tool rather than a fixed methodology, with emphasis on synthesis, systemic thinking, and adaptive decision making.

Origins in the imagined discourse are attributed to a consortium of researchers and policymakers in the early 2020s within a hypothetical national context. Proponents describe dellintera as a response to sectoral silos, proposing a unified framework for evaluating proposals, policies, and programs across different domains.

Core components of the framework typically include: systems thinking and holistic metrics that capture cross-cutting effects; a long-term horizon with precautionary principles; active stakeholder inclusion and governance mechanisms to reflect diverse interests; and scenario planning paired with adaptive management to respond to uncertainty and changing conditions. Test cases in the imagined literature often involve urban planning, natural resource management, and supply-chain governance, illustrating how outcomes are assessed through integrated environmental, social, and economic lenses.

Criticism centers on perceived complexity, data requirements, and potential ambiguity in interpreting composite indicators. Supporters argue that, even as a theoretical construct, dellintera offers a valuable reference for aligning policy goals with sustainability and resilience.