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The letters OULU in pink in front of Tuira, each decorated in honour of the summer and the year of the Capital of Culture.

Communication and logos

The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia communicates openly and actively. We serve in matters related to the tasks of the union and the county. You can ask experts for interviews.

Communications strategy of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia

Communications plan of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia

Head of Communications and Administration Arja Hankivaara
Tel. +358 50 322 5797
arja.hankivaara@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi

Communications Specialist Tiina Haapalainen
Tel. +358 40 685 4018
tiina.haapalainen@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi

Graphical guidelines

the Graphical Instructions you will find this.

The logo of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia

Here you can download the logo according to the graphic instructions of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia. Logos in other formats can be inquired from the union's communications. The text, colors or shape of the logo must not be modified. The proportions should always be kept original.

Network logos (RGP/PNG)


Logots for printed materials

Logos for print materials can be found here.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Northern Ostrobothnia is the historical coat of arms of Ostrobothnia. The official explanation of the coat of arms is: In the blue field, six running silver flies with black tail ends, positioned 2+2+2. As a rule, the use of the coat of arms requires a permit from the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia.

You can find the instructions for the use of the coat of arms and the criteria for granting it here. You can load the coat of arms this (gif) or this (jpg).

Communication of Structural Fund projects

The aim of communication is to get the project's reference groups excited about the project and to find new actors and people to participate. Communication can also be used to communicate the results of the project and to disseminate best practices. Communication is a prerequisite for the success of the Structural Funds project and justifies public funding.

Structural Funds.fi is an online service for EU regional and structural policy programmes.

Sustainable growth and jobs 2014-2020

Projects under the 2014-2020 programme period for sustainable growth and jobs must use the graphic design designed for the 2014-2020 programme period. Communication is supported by: communication guideline, with graphical instructions at the end. Projects must follow the instructions.

A Renewable and Skilled Finland 2021-2027

The European Commission has developed a communication guideline to support communication. Projects must follow the instructions. More information rakennerahastot.fi/viestintä


The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia's Structural Funds website this (Sustainable growth and jobs 2014-2020) and this (Renewing and knowledgeable Finland 2021-2027).