Arðsemiáætlun

Arðsemiáætlun is an Icelandic governmental initiative aimed at enhancing national economic productivity through a coordinated policy framework. Designed to address long‑term structural challenges, the plan outlines measures across several key sectors, including manufacturing, technology, services, and agriculture. Central to the strategy is the promotion of innovation, the upgrading of digital infrastructure, and the development of a highly skilled workforce. The initiative also seeks to improve competitiveness by streamlining regulatory processes, fostering entrepreneurship, and encouraging foreign investment. In order to achieve measurable outcomes, the plan establishes clear targets for output per worker, investment in research and development, and the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices.

The arðsemiáætlun is implemented through a series of inter‑agency collaborations, wherein ministries of finance, industry, education, and environment align their respective programs to support the overarching goals. Oversight mechanisms include performance monitoring, reporting to the parliament, and periodic assessment by independent experts. As part of its social dimension, the plan incorporates measures to support small and medium‑sized enterprises and to ensure that productivity gains translate into broader societal benefits. By embedding these policies within Iceland’s long‑term economic planning, the arðsemiáætlun aspires to secure durable growth and maintain the country’s position as a resilient and forward‑looking economy.