Nordregio is an international research institute established by the Nordic Council of Ministers

RESEARCH RESULTS

Nordregio’s publications present applied research and policy-relevant analysis on regional development across the Nordic, Arctic, and Baltic regions. Drawing on shared challenges and comparative perspectives, our research supports evidence-based decision-making and promotes Nordic added value in spatial planning, demography, governance, and sustainability.

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There are significant challenges faced by groups at risk of digital exclusion. This working paper stresses the importance of early user involvement in the innovation process, strategic collaboration and the…

4 March 2026

Towards digital inclusion in the Nordic-Baltic Region

There are significant challenges faced by groups at risk of digital exclusion. This working paper stresses the importance of early user involvement in the innovation process, strategic collaboration and the…

This working paper explores psychological (or mental) resilience, the ability of individuals and communities to adapt to, withstand, and recover from shocks. Drawing on Nordic research and policy, the paper…

3 March 2026

Building psychological resilience in the Nordic Region: Insights from serious gaming

This working paper explores psychological (or mental) resilience, the ability of individuals and communities to adapt to, withstand, and recover from shocks. Drawing on Nordic research and policy, the paper…

Att främja utveckling och goda livsvillkor i alla delar av landet är centrala delar i den svenska regional- och landsbygdspolitiken, men hur bör politiken bäst utformas för att möta många…

25 February 2026

Regional- och landsbygdspolitik i Norden – ett, två eller flera politikområden?

Att främja utveckling och goda livsvillkor i alla delar av landet är centrala delar i den svenska regional- och landsbygdspolitiken, men hur bör politiken bäst utformas för att möta många…

The Gigabit infrastructure Act (GIA) is central to the European Union’s strategy for universal high-speed digital connectivity, as disparities in access – especially between urban and rural areas – persist….

23 February 2026

Transparency vs Security: Enhancing connectivity under the Gigabit Infrastructure Act, NIS2 and 5G

The Gigabit infrastructure Act (GIA) is central to the European Union’s strategy for universal high-speed digital connectivity, as disparities in access – especially between urban and rural areas – persist….

This Nordic status report examines how growing up in a family with a persistently low income may affect the opportunities of children and young people in the Nordic Region, and…

18 February 2026

Children and youth at risk of poverty – Nordic approaches to social mobility and remaining challenges

This Nordic status report examines how growing up in a family with a persistently low income may affect the opportunities of children and young people in the Nordic Region, and…

With only four years remaining to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, it is crucial to accelerate progress. At the same time, discussions are emerging about what kind of global…

18 February 2026

Stepping up or stepping back? – Nordic local and regional views on the 2030 Agenda and beyond

With only four years remaining to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, it is crucial to accelerate progress. At the same time, discussions are emerging about what kind of global…

This second publication in a series of cycle-planning memos explores how Nordic cities and regions use data, communication, and political advocacy to support decision-making and long-term commitment to cycling. The memo…

28 January 2026

Planning memo 2: Data, communication, and political advocacy

This second publication in a series of cycle-planning memos explores how Nordic cities and regions use data, communication, and political advocacy to support decision-making and long-term commitment to cycling. The memo…

Hva kan nordiske kommuner og lokalsamfunn lære av andre kommuner og lokalsamfunn i regionen? Hvordan kan virkemidler, strategier og initiativer overføres på en vellykket måte fra én lokal kontekst til…

12 December 2025

Oppskriftsbok for regional utvikling: Hvordan forbedre lokalsamfunnet ditt?

Hva kan nordiske kommuner og lokalsamfunn lære av andre kommuner og lokalsamfunn i regionen? Hvordan kan virkemidler, strategier og initiativer overføres på en vellykket måte fra én lokal kontekst til…