The Swedish Agency for Public Management (Statskontoret) promotes and coordinates work for a good administrative culture in central government.

E-learning course

E-learning course

The course “Your role in central government – common ground rules” will strengthen your ability to handle the role as a central government employee. It provides you with a basic knowledge of what is common to all government work in any organisation or role.

Democracy 

As a central government employee you are part of the chain of democratic governance and work on behalf of the citizens of this country.
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Rule of law 

As a central government employee you have to be aware of and follow the rules. Citizens have to be sure that government authorities follow the rules.
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Objectivity and opinion

Objectivity 

All central government employees have to act objectively and impartially.
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Free formation of opinion 

Every citizen has the right to freedom of expression, freedom of information, freedom of assembly, freedom of demonstration, freedom of association and freedom of religion.
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Respect and Efficacy

Respect 

As a central government employee you have to strive to carry out your duties with respect for the individual and meet the requirements for non-discrimination and consideration of personal privacy.
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Efficacy and service 

Authorities have to aim to treat citizens well, be available and give citizens service in an efficient way.
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Publications in English

Publications in English

Knowledge about the basic values of central government. The publications can be used for discussions and exercises on the fundamentals of what constitutes good administrative practice.