unfunded requirements
[/ʌnˈfʌndɪd rɪˈkwaɪrməntts/]
nounpl: unfunded requirements
requisitos não financiados
1. Government or military needs, projects, or mandates that have been identified but lack allocated budget or financial resources for implementation
The military submitted a list of unfunded requirements totaling $2 billion for new equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
As forças armadas apresentaram uma lista de requisitos não financiados totalizando $2 bilhões para novos equipamentos e atualizações de infraestrutura.
2. In project management or organizational contexts, necessary capabilities or functionalities that have been approved but not yet budgeted
The company identified several unfunded requirements in its digital transformation roadmap.
A empresa identificou vários requisitos não financiados em seu roteiro de transformação digital.
This term is particularly prevalent in U.S. military and federal government discourse, where it describes a chronic challenge of agencies submitting needs that exceed available appropriations. In Brazil, the term is used similarly in military and government contexts, especially when discussing defense spending and public administration budgets. It represents a significant policy and political issue in both countries regarding resource allocation and governmental priorities.
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