Publications

Here you can find the latest publications from the projects “The Nordic-Baltic 5G Monitoring Tool” and “Digital inclusion in action”.

Remote yet connected: Critical and inclusive digitalisation on the Faroe Islands

How did the Faroe Islands develop as one of the most advanced digital societies? Learn about the societal returns of treating digital connectivity as critical infrastructure in the third and last case in our Nordic-Baltic connectivity series.

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Broadband beyond profit margins: The bottom-up model of Tavelsjö, Sweden

Market incentives for connectivity infrastructure were insufficient in Tavelsjö, Sweden. Instead, local mobilisation and organisation around shared needs became the key drivers for broadband development in the northern village. Learn more about the second case in our Nordic-Baltic connectivity series.

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When innovation outruns infrastructure: The case of Brožiai Smart Village

The rural village of Brožiai become the first Smart Village in Lithuania despite having limited access to high-speed internet. How did they achieve it? Learn more in the first storymap in our Nordic-Baltic connectivity series.

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Transparency vs Security: Enhancing connectivity under the Gigabit Infrastructure Act, NIS2 and 5G

How are the Nordic and Baltic countries balancing GIA’s ambitions for transparency and market expansion with NIS2 (cyber)security directives? This policy brief offers four suggestions for delivering secure, future-proof and regionally inclusive connectivity.

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Digital identity for all?

The Nordic and Baltic societies have undergone a comprehensive digital transformation of the public sector in recent decades, with several public and financial services now requiring the use of electronic IDs (eID). This study aims to explore how eID is being rolled out in smaller societies and the barriers and solutions to doing so in […]

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Smart communities in the Nordic-Baltic region: A literature review

Connectivity powers everything from smart farming to remote healthcare. Yet rural areas remain underserved and understudied. This working paper identifies key indicators and policies for balancing business potential with social outcomes for Nordic-Baltic smart communities.

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Case study: Digital inclusion in practice

The digital transformation in public services has changed how citizens use essential services. In many Nordic and Baltic countries, there is a lack of understanding of the effectiveness of digital inclusion initiatives. This case study collects learnings from Denmark’s public transport system, which has worked ambitiously with inclusion. It highlights best practices in digital inclusion, […]

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Bytes and Rights: Civil society’s role in digital inclusion

Civil society actors play a crucial part in bridging the digital divide. Their work on the multifaceted needs of at-risk groups should not be overlooked. How are NGOs across the Nordic-Baltic Region working to include their target groups? What hurdles do they face and how can we all – from policymakers to society at large […]

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From Vision to Practice

The Nordic-Baltic region faces knowledge gaps in understanding 5G’s full economic impact. Most 5G projects are still in the early stages and the business case for widespread 5G deployment is not yet clear. This report identifies challenges across verticals such as healthcare, transportation/mobility, industry and media/broadcasting. It examines how the sectors address these challenges and what can be learned from their experiences in advancing 5G development.

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