Cooperation between countries — The Nordic model

Abstract

The task of implementing and applying new information technology in education is very resource demanding. At the same time, it is obvious that investment in the new technologies — from an educational, as well as a technical viewpoint — is important for the future development of a nation. On their own Nordic countries are very small. They have, however, something in common: a cultural background and similar educational traditions. The Nordic countries combined constitute a strong block which is able to build and develop know-how in the field. This is realized, for instance, through contracts between the countries, allowing development environments and products from one country to become accessible to all five countries. Large investments in different projects are initiated by individual countries, but the outcomes are to the benefit of all.