gonogoverkøy
Gonogoverkøy is a term used in discussions of governance theory to describe a modular, open framework for distributed decision-making and public accountability. The concept envisions governance as a toolkit of interoperable practices and platforms that communities can assemble to design, implement, and review policies in a participatory and transparent manner. It is not tied to a single technology or institution but to a set of principles and tools that support collaborative action.
Origin and terminology are uneven across sources, and the term is most commonly encountered in speculative
Core characteristics of gonogoverkøy include citizen engagement, transparency, modular toolkits, and auditability. Modules may cover deliberative
Applications of the concept are mainly educational, aspirational, or experimental. It is discussed in the context
See also: participatory budgeting, deliberative democracy, open data, e-democracy.