The provincial programme for Northern Ostrobothnia for 2026-2029 has been completed
The council approved the new provincial programme in December 2025. The provincial programme for Northern Ostrobothnia 2026-2029 is called Our Province. The regional programme outlines the development of Northern Ostrobothnia in the coming years.
You can find out more about the Regional Programme of Northern Ostrobothnia from the links below.
Provincial Programme for Northern Ostrobothnia 2026-2029
Provincial Programme for Northern Ostrobothnia 2026-2029 environmental report
Presentations of the regional programme Kick-off event 27.3.2026
Theme:
Cooperation and partnership in the implementation of the provincial programme.
Programme
Presentation of the Provincial Programme 2026-2029
Head of Strategy Ilpo Tapaninen, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia
Words into action – networks in the effective implementation of the provincial programme
Mayor Jouko Manninen, City of Kuusamo
Vision for good growth for children and young people 2030 as part of the provincial programme's partnership pledge
Director of Welfare Jouni Tilli, City of Pyhäjärvi
Developing working life cooperation in education and training and cooperation between education and training providers
Head of the joint municipal authority, Rector Jaana Ritola, Training Center Brahe
A promise of vitality to support the theme of sustainable competitiveness and regenerative investment
Managing Director Marjo Kolehmainen, Entrepreneurs of Northern Ostrobothnia
Partnership is based on trust and working together
Director of Cooperation Marjo Riitta Tervonen, Poetry
Sustainable growth through collaborative research, development and innovation
Programme manager Maria Vuorensola, Oulu Innovation Alliance 2021-2027
New provincial programme challenges operators in Northern Ostrobothnia to make a mobility promise
Regional Director Jussi Ylitalo, North Ostrobothnia Sports Association
How will we implement the regional programme together in the coming years?
Director-General Jaana Korhonen, Northern Finland Vitality Centre
Security as an opportunity for growth in our province
Director of Development Tiina Rajala, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia
More information
Regional programme:
Ilpo Tapaninen, Strategy Manager, tel. +358 50 301 7546, email ilpo.tapaninen@pohjois-pohjanmaa.f
Environmental impact assessment:
Sari Pulkka, Regional Planning Specialist, tel. +358 40 685 4037, e-mail sari.pulkka@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
