kohustustetrust
Kohustustetrust is a neologism used in governance discussions to describe a framework in which individuals and institutions bear obligations that are partly upheld through trust-based relationships rather than formal enforcement alone. The term combines the Estonian word kohustus, meaning obligation, with the English word trust, highlighting a fusion of duty and relational reliability.
Etymology and scope: The term is not widely standardized in academic literature; it appears in interdisciplinary
Core concepts: At its core, kohustustetrust emphasizes duties that are supported by trust in actors and processes.
Applications: In corporate governance, kohustustetrust informs mechanisms like stakeholder engagement, transparent reporting, and fiduciary decisions where
Critique and limitations: Critics argue the model risks ambiguity, unequal trust distributions, and potential exploitation if