Download lapland regional programme 2014–2017 strategic choices

LAPLAND REGIONAL PROGRAMME 2014–2017 STRATEGIC CHOICES DEVELOP THE ENTIRE REGION
Strategic choice I
Competitiveness and work
in an open and arctic
Lapland
Sustainably utilises natural
resources and expertise on
arctic conditions – new and
growth-oriented companies
Best practices and
technologies and creativity
accelerate competitiveness
of companies
Metal industry, forestry,
tourism, mines and Lapland’s
original livelihoods are a
source of income
New fields bringing
alternative jobs and fields to
Lapland
Strategic choice II
Finding a solution to
structural change
Proactive procedures to deal
with structural change
Smart specialisation relies on
arctic, traditional fields and
growth fields
An interactive learning
network, which offers quality
education on a demand and
supply basis, functions in
Lapland
A customer-oriented service
network and a happy and
healthy Lapp – matter of the
heart
Strategic choice III
Transport in place; come,
live, act
Arctic location presents a
challenge and makes links
and connections possible
Air traffic, rail traffic, roads,
harbours – access to and
from Lapland
Virtual world to support the
Lapp’s way of life
The Sami culture’s
strategic choices
Vital, traditional livelihoods
and traditional knowledge
Tä´lvvsijdd – Skolt Sámi
Cultural Foundation
Creating a functional service
structure
An educational path in line
with Sámi culture
Language and culture are a
wealth
Sápmi for children and young
people
Ecologically, economically
and socially sustainable
activities – Lapps are wise
and stingy
Lapland’s strengths includes
a pleasant and inspiring
environment and a vibrant
countryside
LAPLAND IS COMPETITIVE AND ITS POPULATION STRUCTURE IS IMPROVING
The region is the centre of arctic business, industry, education and research and the arctic
region’s best known year-round centre.
Shared values for
strategic choices
Lapps are the
greatest beneficiaries
Lapland is a
functioning and
developing society
both in rural and
urban areas
The future is made
together proactively