Introduction
The cooperation programme for MR DIGITAL outlines the political priorities and objectives for the period 2025 to 2030.
The vision of the Nordic Council of Ministers is for the Nordic region to become the most sustainable and integrated in the world by 2030. To realise this vision, sector-specific cooperation programmes guiding the work of all ministerial councils in the years 2025–2030 will be based on the three strategic priorities of Vision 2030: a green Nordic region, a competitive Nordic region and a socially sustainable Nordic region.
The cooperation on digitalisation in MR DIGITAL encompasses not only the Nordic, but also the Baltic countries. Our societies are built on democracy, equality, human capital, and social responsibility. We need to make sure that the digital transformation adheres to these principles now and in the future. As such, digitalisation and technological innovation are major drivers in the development of both private and public sectors as well as a key enabler of the green transition. The Nordic-Baltic region is one of the most digitalised in the world, which puts us in a unique position for driving digital development – regionally and internationally. The Nordic-Baltic collaboration within MR DIGITAL is outlined by our region’s joint opportunities and challenges, in creating an inclusive and safe digital transition, strengthening competitiveness and green growth as well as increasing mobility and integration in the region through safe, effective, cross-border digital services for people, businesses and authorities.
The Nordic Council, the civil society, industry, and other relevant stakeholders have been involved in the development of this cooperation programme. The cooperation programme has been approved by the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation on 20 September 2024 and is valid from 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2030.
Digitalisation is cross-sectoral by nature. To realise the vision of this cooperation programme, cross-sectoral collaboration is crucial. Working together with other sectors of the Nordic co-operation such as Environment & Climate, Growth, Energy, Health, Education & Research, Natural Resources, Culture, and the Freedom of Movement Council will make sure that synergies can be identified and common challenges addressed, while achieving the most extensive impact in realising the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.
All activities in the Nordic Council of Ministers will contribute to fulfilling our vision that the Nordic Region will be the world's most sustainable and integrated region in 2030. The co-operation programme describes how the sector will work with the three strategic priority areas.