ämter
Ämter (often translated as ministries or government offices) is a term used in Swedish public administration to denote government offices or administrative units responsible for carrying out public policy in specific areas. The concept covers both national-level ministries and other central offices, as well as regional or municipal offices that implement policies and provide public services.
In the national system, amter are headed by ministers or state secretaries and organized into departments.
In local government, municipal amter translate national and regional policies into local programs. They manage services
Public agencies (myndigheter) often operate under an amte, enjoying technical or regulatory independence while remaining accountable
The term reflects the broader organization of modern public administration, emphasizing both policy development and service