Policyentreprenörer

Divers from the Swedish Navy who specialize in explosive ordnance disposal are renowned for their professionalism and expertise. This study sheds light on the transformation that began at the start of the new millennium in an effort to become more adaptable and compatible with partners. The research was conducted through a qualitative study that comprised of directed open interviews. Multiple Stream Framework by Kingdon (2011) is the theory that has been applied. The theory is utilized to identify and comprehend the process of policy change and the various factors involved. According to Kingdon (2011), policy entrepreneurs are essential to the process of modifying a policy. The study identifies the presence of policy entrepreneurs who seized the opportunity presented by the government's announcement of new guidelines for the Swedish armed forces. These policy entrepreneurs have been identified as Navy personnel working on a lower level within the mine clearance diver branch. Despite minimal support from higher command, these policy entrepreneurs were able to change the profile of the Swedish Navy mine clearance divers during a period of budget cuts and reorganization in the armed forces. The new profile consisted of competencies of conventional and unconventional explosive ordnance disposal ashore.