Central
The central government is responsible for:
- The formulation of policy objectives for cultural activities and institutions;
- Setting the policy framework, central objectives, and priorities in the area of the protection of the national cultural heritage;
- Supporting regional and municipal activities.
Approximately 40 agencies operate on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, overseeing policy in the following areas:
- General Cultural activities.
- Language, Literature, Libraries and Archives
- Visual Arts, Design and Applied Arts
- Film, Artists and Heritage
- Media
- Museums and Exhibitions
- Theatre
- Religious Communities
Regional
Regional authorities are responsible for:
- Regional cultural institutions, and
- The implementation of the Heritage Conservation Act (County administrative boards).
Cultural activities are not mandatory for the regions.
Local
Municipal authorities are responsible for:
- Libraries, and
- Cultural activities (on the basis of voluntary commitment).
Responsible ministeries/bodies
Ministry of Culture
Swedish Arts Council
Swedish National Heritage Board
Sources
Förordning (2017:868) med länsstyrelseinstruktion [Ordinance (2017:868) with the County instructions]. Entered into force 1 November 2017, Amended through SFS 2019:1125. County instructions.
