CENTRAL FINLAND AND THE REGIONAL COUNCIL Sepänkatu 4, FIN-40100 Jyväskylä, Finland Tel- +358 14 652 200, fax +358 14 652 277 E-mail: kirjaamo@keskisuomi.fi firstname.lastname@keskisuomi.fi www.keskisuomi.fi 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Finland on the map 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Regional Councils 13. Central Finland 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen 1. Uusimaa 2. South-West Finland 3. Itä-Uusimaa 4. Satakunta 5. Häme 6. Tampere Region 7. Päijät-Häme 8. Kymenlaakso 9. South Karelia 10. Southern Savo 11. Northern Savo 12. North Carelia 13. Central Finland 14. South Ostrobotnia 15. Ostrobotnia 16. Central Ostrobotnia 17. Nothern Ostrobothnia 18. Kainuu 19. Lapland 20. Åland 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Central Finland House 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Central Finland “Birthplace in the heart of Finland, would I praise it in vain?” Central Finland is a successful, dynamic and pleasant region where the emphasis is on quality of life. Success is demonstrated by the continuous growth in population, dynamism by the rich educational provision and expanding job market. Quality of life is guaranteed by an attractive residential environment and excellent welfare services as well as a broad palette of cultural offerings and superb recreational opportunities. 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Central Finland has a population of over 265 000 Central Finland has a population of over 265 000. The region’s ‘locomotive’, the Jyväskylä Subregion, is one of the fastest developing Subregions in Finland. People are moving to the Jyväskylä Subregion from elsewhere in Central Finland as well as other parts of the country and even from outside Finland’s borders. 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

The Jämsä and Äänekoski Subregions are strong areas of industry, well known for their paper. Industry is also of key significance in the Keuruu, Saarijärvi and Viitasaari Subregions: Keuruu’s strength is metal, while the wood products industry flourishes in the north of Central Finland. Farming and forestry are of particular importance in Joutsa Subregion. 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Central Finland is a region of learning and expertise Central Finland is a region of learning and expertise. The University of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä Polytechnic are highly popular institutions of higher education with a combined student intake of over 22 000. Jyväskylä has the most higher education places in proportion to population of any town in Finland. Well over 30 000 young people and 10 000 adults study at educational establishments in the region as a whole. “Skilful Central Finland” is the slogan of working life-oriented development work. 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Visual arts: LUMO and Graphica Creativa exhibitions The region’s location in the very centre of Finland is also an advantage for visitors to congresses and fairs. The lively cultural scene is maintained by a professional theatre and symphony orchestra supported by numerous amateur theatre companies, orchestras and choirs. Visual arts: LUMO and Graphica Creativa exhibitions Cultural events: the Jyväskylä Arts Festival - the oldest of its kind in Finland - the Viitasaari Time of Music contemporary music festival, Jyväskylä Summer Jazz and Kihveli Soikoon skiffle festival in Hankasalmi. The largest and most international annual event is Neste Rally Finland, the Finnish round of the World Rally Championship 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Central Finland is a region of forests and lakes: of an area approaching 20 000 square kilometres forest accounts for over 13 000 km2 and lakes for over 3 000 km2. Lake Päijänne and other waterways, including some rapids rich in fish, provide excitement and pleasure for local residents and visitors alike. If the summer tempts people to take to the water, then Central Finland’s snowy winter presents a perfect environment for outdoor recreation. Winter sports centres in the centre of Finland are known for their superb downhill slopes and excellent cross-country trails. 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CENTRAL FINLAND The Regional Council of Central Finland is a joint municipal authority that comprises all of Central Finland’s 30 municipalities. It is one of Finland’s 19 regional councils. The Regional Council of Central Finland’s aim is to promote quality of life and safeguard the well-being of people throughout the region. 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

MAIN TASKS OF THE REGIONAL COUNCIL Long term planning, Responsibility for Regional Planning Rapid reactions to current affairs, promoting interests Forming of a development strategy for the region, Defining the regional development objectives and the ways and means of implementing them – together with other regional authorities and numerous partners (Regional Development Act & Building and Planning Act) 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

PLANNING AND DEVELOPING SYSTEM OF THE REGION 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

Organization Regional Council of Central Finland (80) Chairman Mr. Antti Suomala Board of Central Finland (13) President Mrs. Helena Pihlajasaari Office: Executive Director CEO Anita Mikkonen Administration Spatial Planning Implementation of EU Development Programs 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

EU OBJECTIVE AREAS IN CENTRAL FINLAND 2000-2006 SUBREGIONS AND POPULATION SAARIJÄRVI-VIITASAARI 36059 ÄÄNEKOSKI 23622 KEURUU 13589 JYVÄSKYLÄ 159600 JÄMSÄ 25950 JOUTSA 6258 CENTRAL FINLAND 265078 EU OBJECTIVE AREAS IN CENTRAL FINLAND 2000-2006 OBJECTIVE 2 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

CENTRAL FINLAND AND EUROPEAN UNION Structural policy and projects since 1995 Objective 1 and 2 Great importance for regional development EU + state = 29 M€/year Value of projects 53 M€/year 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

THE OBJECTIVES OF FUNDING IN DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN CENTRAL FINLAND Obj 1 Obj 2 Entrepreneurship 50 % 40 % Education and new jobs 15 % 40 % Rural areas 25 % Infrastructure 10 % 20 % Well-being mainly national funding Culture mainly national funding 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

MAIN ACTIVITIES IN OUR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK Maintaining and developing the strengths of certain lines of business: - Mechanical Woodwork Industries - Tourism - Electronic Industries - Metal Industries - Print and Communication Industries Build advantage in competition between other regions Enlarge the effects of our University, Polytechnics and Vocational Schools to benefit the whole region Start new activities (high technology, nanotechnology, welfare technology etc.) 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen

CENTRAL FINLAND AND INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES Empiric knowledge from EU –projects since 1995 Searching for regions to cooperate MASTO –project (ESF) Interreg –projects Support to companies in internationalization Participation and activities in international organizations - West Finland Alliance (WFA) - Assembly of European Regions (AER) - Environment and Energy Organization (FEDARENE) 20/11/2018 Jukka Patrikainen