Strategies
Update 29.12.2025Learn about all the current digital strategies, as well as their respective action plans.
Portugal Digital Strategy
The key to simplification
The Portugal Digital Strategy (Estratégia Digital Nacional, EDN) establishes Portugal as a European leader in digital transformation by promoting an inclusive, sustainable, and ethical transition. This strategic framework aims to simplify digital interactions among citizens, businesses, and the Government while guaranteeing protection of fundamental rights and universal access to digital technologies. In alignment with the European Union's "Digital Decade 2030" programme, the EDN places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability, and responsible innovation. This ensures technology can be an opportunity for all, not just a tool for a few.
Portugal Digital Strategy
The documents
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Vision
"Portugal is a prosperous and innovative nation that uses digital technologies to enhance the quality of life of its population and the competitiveness of its economy.”
Portugal Digital Strategy
Guiding Principles
The Portugal Digital Strategy is guided by seven fundamental principles that steer all areas of intervention. These principles underpin the strategic objectives, targets, and initiatives.
Trust and Transparency
Strengthen public trust and promote transparency through digital technologies.
Inclusion and Equality
Ensure universal access to digital technologies and promote equal opportunities.
Environmental Sustainability
Align the digital transition with the climate transition and use digital tools to create a more sustainable economy.
Security and Protection
Ensure the security and protection of data and systems, promoting reliable and secure use of digital technologies
Ethics
Encourage the development and utilisation of technology in an ethical manner, ensuring the safeguarding of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Efficiency
Transform and simplify processes,reduce bureaucracy and optimize resource allocation.
Collaboration
Recognise the ubiquity of digital technologyin society and establish a robust digital ecosystem through close collaboration with all stakeholders.
Portugal Digital Strategy
The four Dimensions
The Portugal Digital Strategy is structured around four key dimensions, aligned with the European Union's ‘Digital Decade 2030’
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