fastlægning

Fastlægning is a Danish term that refers to the act of determining or fixing specific aspects of a plan, agreement, or rule that were previously open or uncertain. The concept covers the process of specifying details to create clarity, predictability, and enforceable obligations, often resulting in a formal decision or document.

The scope of fastlægning includes setting dates and deadlines, establishing standards or procedures, defining evaluation criteria, and fixing terms in legislation, contracts, budgets, or regulatory frameworks. It is commonly used in public administration, project management, procurement, planning, and research.

The process typically involves identifying objectives, gathering relevant information, analyzing options, consulting with stakeholders, drafting the necessary specifications, and obtaining formal approval from the responsible authority. The outcome is usually a formal act, decision, regulation, or annex that provides precise and binding details.

In public sector contexts, fastlægning may include public consultation and legal formalities; in private sectors, it often appears as contract terms, project milestones, or operational standards. Benefits include increased clarity, accountability, risk reduction, and easier monitoring; challenges can include managing scope, securing broad consensus, and avoiding delays.

Examples: a municipality fastlægger en ny tidsplan for byggestart; en organisation fastlægger kriterierne for tildeling af tilskud.