The negotiation period will run from 31 March to 13 May 2022. The Ministerial Working Group on Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and the Development of Public Administration decided on a round of negotiations at its meeting on 25 March 2022.
“The digital compass guides the direction of development at the national level. It is vital that we lead the way and set an example in the digital transformation. We work together systematically to achieve the goals of the digital compass. In addition to creating new businesses, it is important that we help everyone stay in a digitally advanced society, ”says the Minister of Transport and Communications. Timo Harakka.
“Finland is one of the leading countries in digitalisation in Europe. We are currently working on projects that will strengthen our position as a pioneer, such as digital identity. With the help of the digital compass, we can better coordinate projects and ensure that digital change progresses in line with our goals. It will also make it easier to form an overall picture of digital change, says the municipal minister Sirpa Paatero.
Following the round of negotiations, the Ministerial Working Group will discuss possible changes before reviewing the national compass compared to the EU digital compass. The Finnish digital compass is scheduled for completion in autumn 2022.
Targets for digital change and the digital economy in 2030
Finland’s digital compass is based on the EU’s digital compass, which was introduced in spring 2021. Finland’s digital compass sets the level for Finland’s national ambition in relation to the goals set by the EU and sets national goals that go beyond the EU.
In line with the EU’s digital compass, Finland’s digital compass revolves around four main points: know-how, digital infrastructure, digital change in companies and the digitalisation of public services. The compass has Priority National Targets up to 2030 for each point. The compass also defines the measures needed to achieve the targets, as well as progress indicators, which are regularly updated.
The Digital Compass reinforces a common understanding of the benefits, concepts and direction of digital change and the digital economy, both nationally and as part of the European Union. The digital compass is a leader in global digital development and the focus of Finnish lobbying.
Values and principles are the basis of the compass
Finland’s digital vision for 2030 is “To build a digitally capable Finland that is attractive, competitive, sustainable and prosperous”. To realize this vision, we systematically work together through high-quality know-how and comprehensive education, people-oriented public services, competitive business and innovation, and a safe and high-quality infrastructure.
In the preparation of the Finnish digital compass, special attention has been paid to economic, social and ecological sustainability, trust, the digital green transition, the fair and responsible use of information, and digital inclusion, equality and education. These perspectives are cross-cutting themes at all points in the compass.
The digital compass has been developed in close collaboration with stakeholders
A wide range of stakeholders were consulted during the preparation of the Finnish digital compass. Stakeholders have had the opportunity to provide feedback on the compass’s goals and vision, for example in open workshops.
The consultation will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to express their views on the content of the compass. After the round of negotiations, the preparation of the compass will continue in cooperation.
What next?
The deadline for comments on the proposal is 13.5.2022. All communities and individuals can post comments online at www.lausuntopalvelu.fi. Following the round of negotiations, preparations for the compass will continue with stakeholders. The digital compass is due to be ready for release in autumn 2022.
Source: Ministry of Transport and Communications
Source: The Nordic Page