Intersektoriell
Intersektoriell is a term used in Swedish and Norwegian policy discourse to describe approaches, policies, or actions that cross sector boundaries by coordinating among public, private, and civil society actors. The aim is to address complex problems that cannot be solved by a single sector alone, such as health outcomes, environmental sustainability, urban development, and social equity.
In practice, intersektoriell work involves joint planning, shared goals, and mechanisms that span government ministries, agencies,
Benefits include synergies, more holistic solutions, and better alignment of policies with social determinants of outcomes.
Challenges include divergent mandates and budgets, institutional silos, power differences, complex governance, and difficulties in measuring