demographic decline in rural areas – the case of north karelia: strategies, innovative projects...
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Demographic decline in rural areas – The case of
North Karelia: Strategies, innovative projects and the role of public, private and third
sector
Galicia 26.9.2013
Risto Poutiainen, DirectorRegional development and planning
Regional Council of North Karelia
North Karelia
Region
population 166.000
territory 21.585km2
water 3.803 km2
13 municipalities
Regional centre :
Joensuu
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Lähde: Tilastokeskus29.9.2004/RK
Karttapohja©Genimap Oy
65- vuotta täyttäneet 2003
Koko maa 15,6 %
% väestöstä
6,0 - 9,9 (14)10,0 - 19,9 (221)20,0 - 29,9 (207)30,0 - 32,4 (2)
Lähde: Tilastokeskuksenväestöennuste 200429.9.2004/RK
Karttapohja©Genimap Oy
65- vuotta täyttäneet 2020
Koko maa 22,8 %
% väestöstä
11,2 - 19,9 (42)20,0 - 29,9 (240)30,0 - 39,9 (161)40,0 - 42,3 (1)
Whole country 15.6 %
Whole country 22.8 %
65 years and over in 2003 and 2020
% of pop.% of pop.
Source: Statistics Finland 2005
65 years and over in 2003 65 years and over in 2020
National Rural Policy 2014 – 2020 –Thematic Priorities
1. Housing and Services
Housing and living
Accessibility to services
2. Participation
Local demogracy
Local development
3. InfrastructureState of roads …
Transport services
Broadband
Planning and building
4. Business and know how
Entrepreneurship
Local food production
Availability of labour force
Education
5. Ecosystemservices
Natural biodiversity
Green economy and growth
Ekological sustainability
Renewable energyproduction
Environment (nature, culture)
Regional Strategies – for Welfare
Regional plan 2030
Regional development plan 2014
North Karelia welfare programme and other sub-programmes
North Karelia age-related knowledge
Local ageing strategies
Regional Development Programme 2014Regional Development Programme 2014
8 clusters and ”cluster-
Programmes”
Case 1: Bioenergy
Case 2: Mining and stone industry
Case 3: Welfare
CASE 1 – Target: Oil-Free Region
A model area of using renewables
New technologies, R & D
Investments (Oil out of Wood)
CASE 2 - Mining and Stone Industry
Five new Gold Mines to Ilomantsi (Karelian Gold Line)
Kylylahti Copper
Stone industry…
CASE 3 - North Karelian Welfare Programme
Healthy Comfortable and safe
Active and involved
Customer orientated and economically
viable
High level and networked
ExpertiseServicesCitizenPopulation
Welfare in North Karelia•Health, quality of life, wellbeing
•Cooperation, know-how and innovations in service production
Residential environment
Demographic Change/ Age-dependent Services
Emphasis on:
Improved cooperation between public, private and third sectorNew effective models/areas of providing services eServices, new housing models…. Business opportunities (growth programmes)
Positive Ageing - Examples
Preventive work and early support
-Centre for the Aged ”Ellinkulma”
-Ageing clinic Ruori
-IMMO – multisectoral collaboration ( to develop service campuses)
Inspired work with the aged
-”Kiertävä pysäkki” in rural areas
-Joen Severi
Business development
-Growth programmes Hyrrä and Hymy
New housing solutions
-Senioripiha, a welfare centre for the elderly in the city of Joensuu
-”Kotkontu” a welfare centre for the elderly in the town of Kitee
Innovative products and service development
-Interactive multimedia Virtual 10
-Care – ICT
-Life 2.0
Joen Severi ry
Non – profit association
The aim is to teach senior citizens to use modern ICT – connections
The tutors – training
Joen Severi – 600 members
In spring 2013 – 47 groups of 6 students and 3 voluntary tutors