Midnordic region – Nordic Green Belt

North- and South-Trøndelag in Norway Jämtland and Västernorrland in Sweden Ostrobothnia, South Ostrobothnia and Central

Finland in Finland. Satakunta as partner

Approx. 1,5 millions inhabitants

Midnordic CommitteBoard

Norway Sweden Finland

Peter Boström, chairman

Sirpa KinnariRolf NyholmBenny ErikssonBjörn SandalGunnar VikenArne Braut

Jon Hillgren, office managerVirpi Heikkinen, office secretary Malin Carlsson, economy

ResourcegroupPer Vidar Berntsen (North-Tröndelag) Karen Havdal (South-Tröndelag) Lena Bergeskär (Jämtland) Jan Sahlén (Västernorrland) Jerker Johnsson (Ostrobothnia) Seppo Rinta-Hoiska (South Ostrobothnia)Martti Ahokas (Central Finland)

Work groups

Members and partners

Office-Culture-Youth- Environment and energy

The Midnordic Committés cooperation aims to promote sustainable development and growth in the region. The work is based on common history and culture and mutual interest of regional development.

Four priority topics:1. Innovative environments2. East-west communications3. Culture and creative industries4. Energy and renewable resources

Peter Boström, chairman 2009-2010Jakobstad and Regional Council of Ostrobothnia

Jon Hillgren, office manager

Virpi Heikkinen, office secretary

Malin Carlsson, economy

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