Japan’s home region donation model to act as an inspiration for proposals on the Finnish model News 26.9.2022 This new report provides information on whether a home region donation model like that of the Japanese Furusato Nozei could be used as a way to increase the vitality and wellbeing of Finland’s sparsely populated areas. The model cannot be strictly replicated as such for various reasons, but it could nevertheless act as a great source of inspiration. The report presents three possible models in respect of how the idea could be implemented in Finland. These models are built on the existence of already active local communities, associations, funds and foundations, people’s philanthropic motivations and municipalities’ adoption of participatory budgeting. Read more Japan’s home region donation model to act as an inspiration for proposals on the Finnish model
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 News 8.4.2022 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. Read more 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
