Tuulia Jukarainen

Tuulia Jukarainen was an intern at Nordregio during the fall of 2023. She is studying Sustainable Urban Development at Tampere University, Finland. Her interests are city branding, urban attractiveness and learning how to create sustainable...

Debora Pricila Birgier

Debora has a background in economic sociology with a focus on migration studies. Her research delves into the multifaceted impacts of migration on both individuals and society, exploring its economic and social dimensions. She also investigates how...

Monitoring Digital Inclusion in the Nordic and Baltic Region

This discussion paper defines digital inclusion, exploring whether it is a process or state, its focus on services or users, and its role as a human right or service. It identifies key barriers to digital inclusion such as access (internet...

Louis Jørgensen

Louis Jørgensen was an intern at Nordregio during the fall of 2023. He is a German and Danish master’s student specializing in Nordic Urban Planning at Roskilde University in Denmark. His interests as an anthropologist are in visual methods,...

Miia Itänen

Miia is a communications specialist with experience in cooperation, EU affairs and regional development through interregional learning and sharing of experiences. She strives to facilitate connections and foster collaboration among people and...

Why should you (not) hire refugees and immigrants?

The Nordic countries are facing labour shortages across various sectors. Still many refugees and immigrants experience difficulties in establishing themselves on the labour market. Why are we in this paradoxical situation? At this webinar, the...

Employers’ perspectives on hiring immigrants – Experiences from the Nordic countries

This report dives into the perspectives of Nordic employers on hiring low-skilled immigrants. Its objective is to uncover both opportunities and challenges faced by employers and to explore potential solutions for a more inclusive recruitment. The...

From Fields to Futures: 40 action points for rural revitalisation

The Nordic Rural Youth Panel has synthesized a report outlining 40 actionable recommendations for making rural areas in the Nordic region more attractive for young people. The recommendations address the ongoing trend of young people moving to...