International cooperation
The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency takes part in a number of international initiatives, particularly those facilitated by the European Union, Nordic Council of Ministers and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
International Coordinator
Sarah Jane Hails Gjelsten
Cooperation facilitated by the EU
The Digital Europe Programme
The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) is an EU programme focused on bringing digital technology to businesses, citizens and public administrations. The programme runs for the period 2021-2027, and provides strategic funding for projects in key areas:
- Supercomputing
- Artificial intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced digital skills
- Ensuring the wide use of digital technologies across the economy and society
Investment under DIGITAL supports the EU's twin objectives of a green and digital transition while strengthening the Union's resilience and digital sovereignty.
The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency coordinates Norway's participation in DIGITAL together with Innovation Norway, the Research Council of Norway and the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills.
Nordic-Baltic Cooperation
The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency maintains a strong presence in Nordic-Baltic digitalisation initiatives.
Nordic-Baltic eID project (NOBID)
Digdir is the manager for the NOBID project, which facilitates the use of national eID solutions across the borders of the region. The project is a cooperation between eight countries in the Nordic-Baltic region: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.
Beyond the region, the NOBID project is preparing a large-scale pilot for the EU Digital Identity Wallet, also coordinated by Digdir.
Cooperation through the OECD
Norway joined the OECD Declaration on Innovation in the Public Sector on 22 May 2019, together with 39 other countries. The Norwegian Digitalisation agency has the role of national contact point in the OECD's network OPSI (Observatory of Public Sector Innovation) which is a global forum for public innovation.