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"Northern Regions: Prospects and Solutions"“Kingdom of Denmark Strategy for the Arctic 2011-2020”“Finland’s Strategy for the Arctic Region” |
Internal and external policy direction.The strategy for northern regions development defines knowledge as the core of priority development of the northern regions.Development of resources, an increase in shipping activity, use of additional transport routes and opportunities that open up in connection with climate change are singled out as directions; formation of the contours of a new oil and gas region, taking into account forecasts of presence of large hydrocarbon reserves in the Barents Sea.Mostly internal focus. Independent growth and development: sustainable exploitation of mineral and biological resources, integration into international trade, cooperation in the Arctic on health and social development.- implementation of local infrastructure development projects in order to involve small settlements of the Arctic zone in the tourism sectorensuring the social sustainability of the development of the main industries, incl. the maximum possible use of the local population as a labour force, ensuring the safety of health and the environment, as well as ensuring participation of population in the development of industrial sector.Positioning Finland as an international expert in innovation, investment, research, strengthening Finpro's presence in the Barents Region. |
The task of the Norwegian government is the competent and thoughtful use of all the possibilities of the region. The key to these opportunities can only be in-depth knowledge, which is why the scientific and educational community in Northern Norway is an important partner of the government.Regional development of Norway is 90% carried out at the expense of government programs.In 1990, the Oil Fund was created, accumulating oil revenues and investing them in government bonds and shares of companies in other countries.Supporting the adaptability and mobility of the population of the Arctic zone, taking into account climate changes, incl. professional training of highly qualified personnel in the mining industry and types of maritime activities, taking into account the specific conditions of life in the Arctic and with the involvement of representatives of indigenous peoples.Distribution of resource rent in favour of the local community.Innovative orientation of the development of the northern territories.Creation and development of social and transport infrastructure in sparsely populated areas. |
