ühisprogramm

Ühisprogramm (Estonian for "joint program") is a term used in Estonian-language discourse to denote a program initiated and implemented by multiple organizations, authorities, or stakeholders with a common goal. The concept applies to public policy initiatives, cross-institutional projects, research consortia, educational programs, or software development projects that require coordinated action among partners. Typical features include a joint governance structure, such as a steering committee, shared funding or in-kind contributions, defined objectives and milestones, and mechanisms for monitoring, reporting and accountability.

In practice, ühisprogramm emphasizes cooperation and resource pooling to achieve outcomes that would be difficult for a single actor to realize. It often involves formal agreements or contracts, interoperable information systems, and collaborative decision-making. Applications include cross-ministerial policy programs, regional development efforts involving municipalities, or multi-agency IT systems designed to serve several public bodies.

The term is linguistically related to the generic English "joint program" and is used primarily in Estonian administrative and organizational contexts. When used as a proper name for a specific initiative, it may refer to a defined program with a lasting mandate, participants, and predefined outcomes. See also: joint program, cross-institutional collaboration, shared services.