The strategy maps out the way for cross-border cooperation that is both prioritized in the Kvarken region and that affects Nordic cooperation in the region.<\/p>\n
The purpose of the jointly approved vision is to create the most meaningful handprint through Nordic cooperation. Handprint is used to refer to the positive impact and change that cooperation leaves behind for future generations.<\/p>\n
In the same way that a hand has five fingers, the imprint is described in the form of five priority areas:
\nDemographics and Attractiveness
\nAccessibility
\nGreen Transition
\nCompetence and Learning
\nInteraction Between Residents<\/p>\n
\u2013 These priority areas have been identified as the most current common denominators in the Kvarken region, and they are now included in the documents that steer the Kvarken Council\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n
All priority areas include ongoing actions or actions that will be launched according to signals from the region and by the Board\u2019s decision. The entirety is a living document due to actions that are constantly updated, and the purpose of all this is to develop our region into a successful region to live, reside, and work in \u2013 both for the individual person as well as for companies and industries, explains Mr Mathias Lindstr\u00f6m<\/strong>, Director of the Kvarken Council.<\/p>\n The new organizational structure, the EGTC, reinforces the engagement of members and collaboration partners in the activities. Discussion sessions, joint working meetings, and statement rounds have been organized for members and collaboration partners so that they can express their wishes and influence the creation of this first strategy based on completely new conditions.<\/p>\n \u2013 Our activities and actions have already previously been guided by our members\u2019 needs, but this organizational form allows new opportunities and methods of application, tells Mr Joakim Strand<\/strong>, Finnish MP and outgoing Chairman of the Kvarken Council\u2019s Board.<\/p>\nA Joint Demonstration of Resolve<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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