The idea is expressed like this in the preface of the guidelines: "The proceeding transition to electronic reporting may be an important simplification measure for the respondents, but only if the Internet-based solutions are felt to be more user friendly than the old paper versions.
By applying good pedagogical principles, electronic forms may also ensure a better understanding of the task, better validation of the data before submission, and by that even better response quality and more efficient processing by the relevant authority.
First and foremost the example demonstrated that the use of simple Internet technology opens up for new pedagogical opportunities which may make reporting to governmental authorities a lot easier.
Business organizations, governmental bodies, usability experts and form developers were invited to submit suggestions and to take part in debates during the process.
Open workshops were held, and a number of authorities and experts wrote, read and commented contributions posted on the project discussion forum.