EIMIN begins preparing the National Digital Development Agenda for 2026–2040
The Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) has begun preparing the National Digital Development Agenda for 2026–2040. To this end, a Coordination Commission and a Coordination Group have been set up to ensure that this agenda includes the most important areas and directions of digital policy and the digital economy, and that digital services are provided faster and more efficiently.
'Lithuania has a strong position in the digital economy, particularly with regard to providing public digital services to residents and businesses. This creates favourable conditions for innovation, start-up growth, and technology adoption in various sectors. However, the potential of digital development is not always exploited to create economic impact. Therefore, it is necessary to have a clear, long-term vision for digital development up to 2040 that focuses not only on implementing technologies, but also on the economic value they create, such as productivity growth, innovation, attracting investment and increasing business competitiveness. The 3i plan launched by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation also contributes to this,' says Minister of the Economy and Innovation Edvinas Grikšas.
Digital transformation is a priority area for the entire European Union as it is increasingly determining the economic competitiveness of countries, their innovation potential and their ability to create high-value activities. It is becoming the basis for linking digital solutions to long-term economic and innovation policy priorities.
'Lithuania must now invest purposefully in digitisation to enhance economic growth and productivity. Digital services, data-driven solutions and advanced technologies are becoming an integral part of business competitiveness and public sector efficiency. Changes such as the introduction of the "once-only" principle and data digitisation will reduce the administrative burden and significantly increase the speed and quality of public services," says Darius Zailskas, Chairman of the Coordination Commission and the Vice Minister of the Economy and Innovation.
To ensure greater competitiveness in the field of digitisation, EIMIN — responsible for shaping digital policy — engaged external experts to conduct a detailed analysis of digital development trends and the impact of digitisation on key areas of national activity.
These results were presented at the first joint meeting of the Coordination Commission and the working group, which the participating experts were also invited to attend. The commission and working group comprise representatives from the Government Chancellery, the Seimas Chancellery, all ministries, social partners, and science and business representatives at political and expert levels.
The National Digital Development Agenda for 2026–2040, which is being prepared by EIMIN, is also included in the government's programme implementation action plan.
Last updated: 31-12-2025
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