Council of Oulu region coordinated the preparation work for the joint Northern Finland (Oulu, Lappi and Central Ostrobothnia regions) ERDF programme executing the Competitiveness and employment objective. The programme, which unites European Cohesion strategy, Finnish regional policy and respective regional programmes, adopts a strategy of strengthening regional competitiveness and thereby slowing down economic concentration and out-migration. Priority subject matters for Northern Finland Competitiveness and Employment Programme include: enterprises and business environment; innovations, innovative actions and networks; accessibility and quality of living environments.
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