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The digital transformation that we are experiencing has only just started and digitalisation will rapidly influence all areas of society. Basic digital skills are a precondition for inclusion and participation both in the labour market and in society. The digital transformation is a cross-border phenomenon, crossing national borders, sectoral borders, industry borders, knowledge and policy borders. This complex development makes it increasingly hard to predict its future course for companies, public enterprises, policymakers and individuals. 

Digitalization is closely aligned with the priorities of the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM), as it supports the overarching goals of sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity in the Nordic region. The NCM recognizes digital transformation as a key driver in achieving its vision of making the Nordic countries the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. 

The Nordic EPALE Support Services have produced articles on EPALE's thematic focus Upskilling and reskilling for the digital transition.

Sweden: Network encourages women to choose IT 

The Witech network in Sweden wants to inspire women to choose the IT industry. The lack of female role models means that many young women don’t even consider dreaming of a job in the industry. This is something that the WiTech network in Växjö wants to change. The article is available in English and Swedish. 

Sweden: Digital transformation - examples from Sweden

Digital skills supply and lifelong learning will be of key importance for addressing and leading the digital structural transformation. Sweden has developed a national strategic roadmap for EU’s digital decade. In this article you can read about some of the strategies and initiatives with focus on the digital transition in Sweden. The article is available in English and Swedish. 

Finland: Fighting inequalities with digital skills training:

In Finland, one of the ways of promoting the digital competence of adults is by training the personnel of different associations. The know-how is then passed on through these intermediary organisations to their customers. Digital basic skills include searching for information and keeping in contact with others by using digital technology, communication tools and information networks. The basic skills also include managing one's own and work-related matters online, and using technology for participation in democratic society. The article is available in English and Finnish.

Norway: Norway's vision for Digital Inclusion: Leading the world in digitalization?

 The Norwegian government has unveiled a new digitalization strategy, setting an ambitious goal to make Norway the most digitalized country in the world by 2030! The article is available in English.

Denmark: Hybrid classrooms: Bringing everyone into the digital age  

Expanding the classroom means that more people have the opportunity to acquire both basic and digital skills. A three-year project entitled “Hybrid classrooms in Adult and VET education” that aims to strengthen the ability to provide high-quality teaching in hybrid classrooms. In the project, VUC Storstrøm and the other partners work with teaching conducted in parallel from several locations at the same time. They combine instruction in a physical classroom with remote learning via digital classrooms, thus expanding the traditional classroom. The articel is available in English and Danish

Iceland: The Future of Digital Inclusion

Today, the challenge is not just recognizing the digital inequalities but actively addressing them. To fullfill the promise of inclusivity in a rapidly digitalizing world, we must confront the barriers to digital participation, explore practical solutions, and commit to building a future where technology truly benefits everyone, the article argues. The article is available in English and in Icelandic.

The articles are published as part of the Nordic Perspectives Series, a tertial collection of good practices from the Nordic countries. The series is co-created by EPALE Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

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