initiativtagaren
Initiativtagaren is a Swedish term referring to the person or group who starts an initiative. The initiativtagaren is the driving force behind a proposal, campaign, or project, and is typically responsible for identifying a problem or opportunity, formulating aims, and mobilizing supporters. The initiativtagaren often drafts the initial proposal or petition and acts as the principal point of contact with decision-makers or authorities during the process. In many contexts, the initiativtagaren organizes information campaigns, seeks endorsements, and ensures that rules, deadlines, and transparency requirements are followed.
The exact rights and duties of the initiativtagaren vary by jurisdiction and context. In civic or municipal
In corporate or project-management settings, the equivalent role is often called the initiator or sponsor: the
Etymology: from initiativ (initiative) and tagaren (the one who takes up or engages). The term underscores the