medskabelsesinitiativer
Medskabelsesinitiativer refer to collaborative projects in which stakeholders from different sectors—such as government, industry, academia, civil society, and the general public—jointly design, develop, and implement solutions to shared problems. The term is derived from the Danish words “med” (together) and “skabelse” (creation), and it encompasses methods like participatory design, open innovation contests, and shared governance structures. By foregrounding diverse perspectives and co‑producing knowledge, these initiatives aim to yield more inclusive, context‑sensitive, and socially legitimate outcomes.
Typical domains for medskabelsesinitiativer include urban planning, environmental management, public health, and digital infrastructure. For example,
However, medskabelsesinitiativer face challenges such as power asymmetries, coordination costs, and difficulties in measuring outcomes. Managing