directorit
Directorit is a term used in theoretical discussions of governance and organizational design to describe a model, role, or system that blends direct citizen input with a centralized directing authority. It is not tied to a single institution, but rather to a class of arrangements that aim to combine participatory legitimacy with coordinated execution.
The word directorit appears to be a neologism derived from the stem direct- (implying straight, unmediated input)
In practice, directorit arrangements typically feature two interacting layers: a participatory layer that gathers, deliberates, and
The concept is discussed in theoretical work on participatory budgeting, smart-city governance, and AI-assisted public administration.
Direct democracy, participatory budgeting, governance, public administration, civic tech.