How to rethink growth in the intangible economy? A Case from Finland

Future prosperity is increasingly rooted in assets that defy traditional measurement. While we continue to track roads built and services delivered, much of what shapes our collective future lies in more subtle dimensions: trust, ethical governance, institutional coherence, and the bonds that allow people to thrive.

Consider, for instance, the value of public trust in institutions. It is not something governments can purchase or quickly generate, yet it is essential to the success of everything, from vaccination campaigns to digital identity systems. Likewise, the design of a citizen portal that treats users with dignity can foster a sense of agency and belonging. Hard to capture that in budgets or audits.

Eeva Hellström, Senior Lead in Foresight and Training at the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, helped us reflect on that at this year’s e-Governance Conference. So let’s consider here the deeper layers of value creation and ask how digital governance can become a vehicle for long-term prosperity.

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