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The aim of regional development is an efficient labour market with a good level of service in all parts of the country. The government has overall responsibility and the County Administrative Board is charged with implementing the decisions reached by the Government and co-ordinating all Government activities on a regional level.
Regional development is not only a question of starting new companies and developing industry and commerce. It is just as much about the development of sparsely populated and rural areas, communications, IT structure, environments for residents and visitors, culture, research and education, environment and nature, integration and equality, public health and a whole range of other aspects.
Development in the county is determined largely by what happens in industry and commerce, in the municipal authorities and in the government sector. To influence development and increase growth each county has a regional growth programme and a regional development programme. In each county the regional liaison body is responsible for its programmes although the County Administrative Board is involved in the work and is responsible for co-ordinating the efforts of government authorities.
In concrete terms this means that we work on defining the specific growth conditions for the region and then propose a strategy and plan of action where we capitalise on the strengths and opportunities of the county and counteract threats and weaknesses. We followed the development of the county through surveys, analyses and reports and we are responsible for compiling and publishing data about the development of the county.
The County Administrative Board co-operates with many bodies that are also responsible for development issues on the regional, national and international level. Our operations take place in close collaboration with a broad partnership of municipal authorities, county councils, universities and colleges, public authorities, organisations, industry and commerce.