pasitelkimasis

Pasitelkimasis is a Lithuanian term used to describe the act or process of mobilizing, engaging, or employing external resources, actors, or expertise to achieve a task, policy objective, or operation. Derived from the verb pasitelkti (to employ, to enlist, to use), the noun form pasitelkimasis denotes the mechanism or practice of such engagement and its outcomes.

Definition and scope

Pasitelkimasis encompasses using actors outside a core organization—such as government agencies, private companies, non-governmental organizations, or individuals—to supplement capacity, knowledge, or resources. It can refer to the sourcing of expertise, outsourcing of services, or coordinated collaboration in public administration, crisis response, or policy development. The term covers both the act of enlisting help and the resulting integrated effort.

Contexts and applications

In governance and public administration, pasitelkimasis often means leveraging external resources to improve efficiency or respond to needs beyond the state’s immediate capabilities. In crisis management, it can describe rapid mobilization of volunteers, contractors, or volunteers. In policy and politics, it may involve stakeholder engagement, co-optation of allies, or the involvement of experts and interest groups to support or influence decisions.

Dynamics and considerations

The practice can be voluntary or formalized through contracts, agreements, or partnerships, and may raise questions of accountability, transparency, and legitimacy. While pasitelkimasis can increase capacity and flexibility, it can also create dependencies or external influences on decision-making.

See also

pasitelkti; mobilization; outsourcing; stakeholder engagement; co-optation.