This communication strategy is an overarching strategy for the Nordic Council of Ministers – a supporting and, within its field of expertise, governing document that will help to increase the visibility and impact ofNordic co-operation.

Nordic co-operation is governed by a total of eleven councils of ministers. This is a complex structure comprising units (secretariats, institutions,offices, etc.) each of which have various duties. Therefore, thisoverarching strategy must be complemented by unit-specific strategiesand guidelines.

The Nordic Council of Ministers Communication Strategy, 2015–2018 shall ultimately underpin the Nordic Council of Ministers’ vision and goals and relate to the organisation’s other governing documents. This strategy has been passed by the Ministers for Nordic Co-operation and replaces the previous strategy, Nordic Council of Ministers Communication Strategy, 2011–2013. The sub-strategies and guidelines for internal and external communication that complement this overarching strategy within the various units of the organisation shall derive from this overarchingstrategy.