prakarsa
Prakarsa is a term in Indonesian and Malay that denotes initiative, the act of proposing or starting something, and the willingness to take action to achieve a goal. It captures proactive creativity, resourcefulness, and leadership in pursuing new ideas or solutions within a community, organization, or society. A person described as having prakarsa is said to possess initiative and the capacity to act independently rather than wait for directives.
Etymology and usage: The word derives from karsa, meaning will or intention, with the prefix pra- suggesting
In practice, prakarsa appears in discussions of public policy, community development, and corporate innovation. Programs that
Related terms include karsa (will, intent) and berkarsa (to be purposeful) as opposed to passive compliance.