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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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Low population density, low accessibility, low economic diversification and abundant natural resources are common characteristics of Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) areas. At the same time, ageing populations and the…
Envisioning an efficient metropolitan core area in Flanders. To some degree, metropolitan regions owe their existence to the ability to valorize agglomeration economies. The general perception is that agglomeration economies increase with city…
Lessons learned from Baltic Urban Lab. Regeneration of brownfield sites into attractive urban areas is often considered both an opportunity and a challenge by cities: providing chances for resource-effective use…
– Outline of a Digital Monitoring Tool. Innovation ecosystems are vitally important for facilitating sustainable regional economic growth and stakeholder cooperation, particularly within the circular economy. This policy brief examines the new…
This policy brief has been produced within the project The Impact of Participation: mapping and developing the scope, forms and impacts of the communicative turn in urban planning (TIPTOP) (Medborgardeltagandets…
This article analyses and compares three smart specialisation strategies in the Nordic regions. The European Union has promoted regional smart specialisation strategies for some years, and several studies on this…
Citizen participation is enshrined in the Norwegian Planning and Building Act (PBA) 1985 and accentuated by the 2008 revision of the PBA. In this article, we ask if the research…
Rural Development Program for Åland 2014-2020 The report has been developed in cooperation between Nordregio and Statistics and Research Åland (ÅSUB) on behalf of the Landscape Government in Åland. The objective…
State of the Nordic Region
State of the Nordic Region is Nordregio’s flagship publication on regional development. Published every two years, the report provides a comprehensive overview of key trends shaping the Nordic countries, regions, and municipalities. It draws on the statistical data, maps and research-based analysis and highlights key developments on demography, labour market and economy.
