5 Economic and administrative consequences

The measures in the strategy will contribute to a sustainable welfare society that ensures a safe and simple everyday life for citizens and the voluntary sector, a competitive business sector and an improved public sector. In order to meet the challenges of the future, we need to leverage the opportunities presented by technology in a responsible manner.

The financial and administrative consequences of the measures in the strategy need to be assessed in greater detail. The starting point is that measures that may have economic consequences for the central government shall be covered within the prevailing budget frameworks of the affected ministries. Measures that require investigation shall be investigated in accordance with the Instructions for Official Studies of Central Government Measures and Circular R-109/21 167 on socioeconomic analyses. The economic consequences of the goals and measures in the strategy must be managed within the ordinary budget processes.

Increasing digitalisation in the public sector is occurring across sectors and administrative levels and in collaboration with the business sector. Therefore, the strategy particularly addresses cross-cutting issues. If we are to succeed with the strategy, all ministries must take an active role and responsibility for realising the stated ambitions. The strategy must be implemented in close collaboration with the business sector, the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities and the voluntary sector.

The strategy will be followed up through sectoral and thematic action plans to ensure good implementation. The progress and effect of the measures shall be measured. To achieve the vision, it will be necessary to update and concretise measures throughout the strategy period in line with developments in society.