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Demographic challenges in Hedmark and Dalarna. Two similar counties divided by a border Similar geography, population, challenges Appointed as a Border Committee in May 2012. Both Hedmark and Dalarna are facing challenges regarding the demographic changes Few children are born
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Two similar counties divided by a border • Similar geography, population, challenges • Appointed as a Border Committee in May 2012
Both Hedmark and Dalarna are facing challenges regarding the demographic changes • Few children are born • People live longer, are healthier longer and oftenlive/stay in their houses instead of moving to apartments
Handbook on demographicchallenges inthe Nordic countries • The vulnerablemunicipalities • Hedmark: Folldal, Åmot, Stor-Elvdal, Rendalen,Engerdal and Trysil • Dalarna: Smedjebacken, Säter, Vansbro,Älvdalen och Malung-Sälen
Activities in the project • Establish the projectamong the municipalities • Mapping relevant facts and addconclusions • Seminars – ”Demographiclaboratory” • Demographichandbookofgoodpractice examples
The Start seminar in Sälen, • Sweden on April 17, 2013 Participants from the municipalities of Hedmark and Dalarna in the project
Results – so far? • How can results be developed after the end ofthe project? • Long term effects?
What have been the main challengesor obstacles in the project? • What have your organization learnt from it?
What have the cooperation between theproject partners brought to the project? • What are the most positive aspects of cooperation with one or more organisations/authorities in other Nordic countries?
What experiences from the project do you want to share with other regions, municipalities and organisations both in your own country and in the other Nordiccountries? • Have there been any new contacts establishedthanks to the project?
Thank you - we are looking forward to continuing working with the demographic challenges in Hedmark and Dalarna! Mjösa in Hedmark – or Siljan in Dalarna?