Maja Brynteson

is a Research Fellow at Nordregio, a Nordic research institute specialising in regional development and planning. Her work focuses on sustainable and social transformation, with particular emphasis on digital inclusion as a driver of societal participation. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications on digital inclusion in the Nordic-Baltic region, examining how digitalisation shapes civic engagement and societal participation.

New perspectives, Opinion

I argue: Digital inclusion is key to democratic participation

“Digital inclusion is vital for enabling civic engagement and strengthening democracy. When citizens cannot navigate digital platforms, their ability to influence policies or shape communities is diminished,” writes Maja Brynteson of Nordregio in ELM’s “I argue” series.

03.12.2025 Maja Brynteson