Målområde

Målområde is a Swedish term that describes the defined domain or scope within which objectives are pursued. In planning and evaluation, a målområde denotes a distinct area where an organization aims to achieve specific results within a given period. A må lområde typically includes defined goals, strategic directions, boundaries, and criteria for success, and is often accompanied by indicators to monitor progress and by milestones or sub-goals (delmål).

In practice, målområden are used across public administration, business, and education to organize work around priority areas. In government or municipal planning, they structure policy efforts and resource allocation. In corporate strategy, they help cluster activities under common aims such as growth, customer satisfaction, or efficiency. In education, målområden may describe areas of learning outcomes or competence development.

A typical målområde contains: a defined goal or set of goals, relevant indicators for measurement, assigned responsibilities, available resources, and a time frame. Indicators and delmål enable tracking of progress and accountability for results.

Related concepts include mål (goal), delmål (sub-goal), indikatorer (indicators), and effekt eller resultat (impact or outcome). While the term is common in Swedish contexts, its exact use varies by organization and regulatory framework.

See also: goal, objective, key performance indicator, strategic planning, performance management.