initiativtager
Initiativtager is a person who takes the initiative to start a project, movement, policy proposal, or other organized effort. The term is used in Danish and Norwegian contexts and derives from "initiative" and "tage" (to take). The initiator acts as a driving force, identifying a need, articulating goals, and mobilizing resources, supporters, and partners. In political and organizational settings, the initiativtager often serves as convener or leader, coordinating planning, communicating with stakeholders, and guiding the idea through the decision-making process.
In a democratic or participatory framework, the initiativtager may introduce a proposal to a council, assembly,
The concept reflects core aspects of participatory governance: that ordinary people can initiate change, and that