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direct governance

[dəˈrɛkt ˈɡʌvərnəns]
noun
governança direta
1. A system of governance in which citizens participate directly in decision-making processes without intermediaries or elected representatives
Direct governance through referendums allows citizens to vote on major policy decisions
A governança direta através de referendos permite que os cidadãos votem sobre decisões políticas importantes
2. Immediate control and management of an organization or state by its members or citizens
The cooperative adopted direct governance where all members have a voice in management decisions
A cooperativa adotou governança direta onde todos os membros têm voz nas decisões de gestão
Synonyms
direct democracyparticipatory governancedemocratic participation
Antonyms
representative governanceindirect governanceautocracy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
governança direta
Standard usage in political and organizational contexts
São Paulo
gestão direta
Alternative term used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
governança direta
Formal usage in political science and public administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

government by the people
citizen participation
grassroots democracy
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