terGov
Tergov is a term used in political science and urban planning to describe a framework for governing defined geographic territories through integrated, data-driven processes. The word blends territorial governance with digital policy tools to emphasize coordinated decision-making across multiple jurisdictions and sectors.
Core features include multi-level jurisdiction alignment, open data practices, GIS-based planning, participatory budgeting, and algorithmic decision
The concept emerged in academic and practitioner discourse in the 2010s as cities sought scalable methods
Challenges and criticisms focus on privacy and data governance, the risk of technocratic bias, and the potential
See also: e-governance, smart city, participatory budgeting, geographic information systems.