Regional Development

MDI is involved in analysing structural change instruments in Finland

MDI was involved in carrying out a study of the structural change instruments used in Finland, for example, the reaction to abrupt structural change (ÄRM) instrument and the proactive approach to structural change (ERM) instrument. The report outlines the development and features of these Finnish instruments while also detailing the experiences gained from the evaluations. A more detailed case study focused on the structural change undergone by UPM Kymmene in Kainuu.

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MDI supports municipal strategic work

There will be significant changes in the role and tasks of the municipalities as social and health services as well as rescue services move to the new welfare regions while labour and economic services, on the other hand, are transferred to the municipalities from the beginning of 2024. These perspectives and other current change factors affecting the operating environment of municipalities are of interest to municipalities.

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The projects funded by the Rural Development Programme have had positive effects in terms of the everyday lives, wellbeing and comfort of people in Lapland

The ELY Centre and local action groups of Lapland have supported the development of rural regions in Lapland with projects and business support. MDI conducted a study of the impacts of the Rural Development Programme in Lapland 2014-2020. The study focused on issues of everyday life, well-being and comfort.

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