The Nordic formula: an analysis of policy learning in sectorial networks of the Nordic Council of Ministers

Abstract Organised policy learning among the Nordic countries—Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland—has been around for more than 50 years, but it is an under‐researched subject. This article analyses process as well output of countries on adult education in networks under auspices Council Ministers. The data material consists 10 in‐depth interviews with actors herein over a period 2 few documents available. most important results are that characterised by so‐called epistemic reflexive modes dominated cooperation, inputs from science dialogue. mainly combining elements other frontrunners relevant area. certainly much just being inspired practices countries. analysed can easily be generalised to networks, lesser extent international where ‘value consensus’ not pronounced