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Efficiency by Design : Investing in the Future of Public Administration
Invest First, Save Building a Smarter, More Efficient Danish Public Sector
Denmark’s public sector stands at a crossroads. Will we continue cutting resources first, hoping efficiency will follow, or will we invest wisely in technology, data, and people to unlock real, lasting gains?
Invest First, Save Later is your essential guide to transforming public administration through smart investment in digitalization, AI, and automation. Drawing on Danish case studies, international best practices, and hard economic projections, this book shows how an investment-first approach can save billions, free up thousands of work hours, and deliver better services to citizens—without overburdening staff or sacrificing quality.
Inside, you’ll
Practical strategies and principles for planning digital projects, including pilot testing, governance, and competence building.
Real-life examples from Danish municipalities and national agencies showing measurable gains from technology and AI.
Economic projections comparing “investment-first” versus “spend-first” approaches over 5, 10, and 20 years.
Insights from OECD, EU, and leading Danish institutions to inform decision-making and reduce risk.
Ethical, legal, and operational frameworks for implementing AI responsibly in public administration.
Whether you are a policymaker, public administrator, or researcher, this book equips you to make strategic choices that strengthen efficiency, build public trust, and future-proof the Danish welfare state.
The takeaway is Investing first doesn’t just save money—it creates a public sector that works smarter, faster, and more fairly for everyone.
Denmark’s public sector stands at a crossroads. Will we continue cutting resources first, hoping efficiency will follow, or will we invest wisely in technology, data, and people to unlock real, lasting gains?
Invest First, Save Later is your essential guide to transforming public administration through smart investment in digitalization, AI, and automation. Drawing on Danish case studies, international best practices, and hard economic projections, this book shows how an investment-first approach can save billions, free up thousands of work hours, and deliver better services to citizens—without overburdening staff or sacrificing quality.
Inside, you’ll
Practical strategies and principles for planning digital projects, including pilot testing, governance, and competence building.
Real-life examples from Danish municipalities and national agencies showing measurable gains from technology and AI.
Economic projections comparing “investment-first” versus “spend-first” approaches over 5, 10, and 20 years.
Insights from OECD, EU, and leading Danish institutions to inform decision-making and reduce risk.
Ethical, legal, and operational frameworks for implementing AI responsibly in public administration.
Whether you are a policymaker, public administrator, or researcher, this book equips you to make strategic choices that strengthen efficiency, build public trust, and future-proof the Danish welfare state.
The takeaway is Investing first doesn’t just save money—it creates a public sector that works smarter, faster, and more fairly for everyone.
85 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2025
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