5: Employment and Learning
Employment and learning in a knowledge society Other Information:
Systematic investment in knowledge, a forceful employment policy and the creative efforts of many different people have made
Sweden a leader in the field of education, research, employment and enterprise. Globalization and the speed of change, as
well as the shift to a sustainable society, make great demands on the workforce and on efforts towards a sustainable society.
Sound knowledge is essential if people are to absorb information and make choices, in the context of sustainability, as citizens
and consumers and at work. Lifelong learning for all must therefore become a reality. Employment is also prioritized in the
strategy on account of the anticipated demographic trend. Objectives: Sweden aims to be a leading knowledge nation with a
high standard of education and lifelong learning as a means to achieve growth and justice. The objective of research policy
is for Sweden to be a leading research nation where high-quality scientific research is conducted. The government organization
for research funding must be an efficient tool for increasing the contribution of research to sustainable development.
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