The Icelandic government decided at a cabinet meeting on Friday to launch a partnership between Iceland’s government-appointed strategic planning task force and the Anthill, the grassroots organization responsible for the National Assembly of November 14.
From the National Assembly. Photo by Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir.
The goal is to incorporate the conclusions of the National Assembly into the task force’s plans, mbl.is reports.
Furthermore, an independent group will be appointed to provide ideas on how to honor the nation’s basic values in the administration and within the cabinet.
The government released a statement saying that the national assembly was successful and that its conclusions should be followed through.
It is important that the characteristics of the assembly: optimism, hope, dynamism and the determination for action be upheld for the benefit of the country and nation, the statement reads.
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