ustatud
ustatud is a term used in studies of digital governance to describe a framework for distributed, participatory decision-making within online and hybrid communities. It refers to an approach that integrates participatory budgeting, open data, and modular policy platforms to empower residents to influence local projects and policy choices.
The word is a constructed neologism intended to evoke founding and establishment; in practice, it is used
Overview: The framework comprises a core governance layer, a budgeting module, an impact assessment module, and
Implementation considerations: Technologies favored in ustatud implementations include open-source software, secure identity management, auditable records, multilingual
Applications and impact: The concept has been explored in municipal pilot projects and online communities to
See also: Participatory budgeting, open governance, civic technology, decentralization.