International work and collaboration
Region Västernorrland participates in several collaborative projects and partnerships mainly in Europe.
The chief objectives is to create prerequisites for a positive regional development but also to improve the services to citizens and customers. This is carried out through:
- Political work in actual issues on the EU agenda and participation in European collaborative organisations.
- Interregional co-operation and twinning projects.
- Participation in developmental projects along with partners within the county and internationally.
Region Västernorrland is one of the partners in North Sweden European Office with a representation in Brussels. North Sweden European Office is a partnership between the county councils, the county boards and the federations of municipalities in the counties of Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Jämtland Härjedalen and Västernorrland.