investeringskatalogen

Investeringskatalogen, often translated as the investment catalog, is a centralized instrument used by public authorities and large organizations to document, evaluate, and manage proposed and ongoing capital investments. Each entry typically includes the project name, purpose, estimated cost, financing plan, expected benefits, timeline, risk assessment, priority level, and current status. The catalog functions as a living inventory that covers infrastructure, housing, schools, health facilities, IT systems, and other capital projects.

Purpose and use: It serves strategic planning, budgeting, and governance by providing a comparable overview of the organization’s capital needs. It supports decision-making by clarifying trade-offs, aligning investments with policy goals and sustainability criteria, and facilitating transparent reporting to elected bodies and the public. The catalog also helps to coordinate projects, manage interdependencies, and plan capacity across programs and over multiple years.

Process: Submissions come from departments or agencies and are evaluated by a central investment committee or financial function. Projects are scored against criteria such as cost-benefit, affordability, risk, alignment, urgency, and impact. Feasibility studies, benefits realization, and scenario analysis may be required. Approved entries are included in the portfolio, with funding allocated in annual budgets or long-term plans. The catalog is regularly updated to reflect changes in cost estimates, scope, or priority.

Scope and tools: Investeringskatalogen is used at national, regional, or municipal levels, and may be maintained in digital systems that support workflow, data analytics, and public reporting. It helps ensure that scarce resources are directed toward projects that deliver the greatest strategic value and measurable benefits.