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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This working paper presents eight case studies on Nordic higher education institutions (HEI) and their role in regional development. The working paper is part of a project initiated in late…

21 February 2012

Strategies for Interaction and the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Regional Development in the Nordic Countries – Case Studies

This working paper presents eight case studies on Nordic higher education institutions (HEI) and their role in regional development. The working paper is part of a project initiated in late…

This synthesis report summarizes the results of a research project for the Nordic Council of Ministers on the role of higher education institutions (HEI) in regional development. The report includes…

20 February 2012

Strategies for Interaction and the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Regional Development in the Nordic Countries

This synthesis report summarizes the results of a research project for the Nordic Council of Ministers on the role of higher education institutions (HEI) in regional development. The report includes…

In this issue we examine the possibilities of Green Economy and Green Growth, both from a practical and a policy perspective. This issue of Nordregio News is dedicated to green…

20 February 2012

Nordregio News Issue 1 2012: Green Economy in Policy and Practice

In this issue we examine the possibilities of Green Economy and Green Growth, both from a practical and a policy perspective. This issue of Nordregio News is dedicated to green…

Sparsely populated areas are marked by depopulation and an ageing remaining population. As employment opportunities are limited for women, self-employment is in some cases a solution for women who wish…

12 January 2012

Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship in Nordic Sparsely Populated Areas

Sparsely populated areas are marked by depopulation and an ageing remaining population. As employment opportunities are limited for women, self-employment is in some cases a solution for women who wish…

This issue of Nordregio News sheds light on the debate on sustainability in urban planning. What has happened during the past two decades and what is going on today?

20 December 2011

Nordregio News Issue 2 2011: Sustainable Urban Planning Revisited

This issue of Nordregio News sheds light on the debate on sustainability in urban planning. What has happened during the past two decades and what is going on today?

Application of the Metabolic Impact Assessment tool in Stockholm and Newcastle. This working paper is based on the results of two case studies completed by Nordregio researchers for the EU…

10 December 2011

Planning for resource efficient cities

Application of the Metabolic Impact Assessment tool in Stockholm and Newcastle. This working paper is based on the results of two case studies completed by Nordregio researchers for the EU…

The synthesis report introduces a set of tools to get a better overview over the mechanisms in the demographic change. Further the connections between the research based process of analysis…

29 November 2011

Demography in the Nordic countries – A synthesis report

The synthesis report introduces a set of tools to get a better overview over the mechanisms in the demographic change. Further the connections between the research based process of analysis…

Much of rural Europe is steadily shifting away from our twentieth century conceptions. However, rural policy has been slow to adjust. There is an urgent need for a fresh approach,…

20 November 2011

The New Rural Europe: Towards Rural Cohesion Policy

Much of rural Europe is steadily shifting away from our twentieth century conceptions. However, rural policy has been slow to adjust. There is an urgent need for a fresh approach,…