interlinkage
Interlinkage refers to the mutual connections and dependencies that link components within a system. It describes how the state or actions of one element influence others and how effects propagate through networks of actors, processes, or variables. Interlinkages can be causal, functional, or informational and may operate across scales from local to global, creating complex feedback loops and emergent behaviors.
In policy and planning, interlinkages are used to analyze cross-sector effects, trade-offs, and synergies. Examples include
Methods for studying interlinkages include network analysis and graph theory to map connections, system dynamics and
Significance lies in improving understanding of complexity, identifying potential synergies and unintended consequences, and informing governance,