Workshop on Studies for Northern Dimension Kalastajatorppa 30 - 31 May, 2002

Erkki Siivonen and Satu Huikuri

No 290, Discussion Papers from VATT Institute for Economic Research

Abstract: This report describes the economical and institutional aspects and processes of the policy on Northern Dimension. By studying these issues the papers presented in workshop enlightened many problems which are faced up to in the policy implication of Northern Dimension. The current meaning of the term is related to promoting the economic stability of the Northern Europe. The economic problems stem from structural barriers effecting the development of economic sectors and markets in the Northwest Russia, the Baltic and Poland. Because of such problems the integration of these countries with the rest of Europe is difficult. It is crucial question increasing investments in infrastructure (transportation, energy, telecommunication, etc.) for promoting economic growth in the future.

Keywords: Northern Dimension; economic growth; institutions; Economic growth; Taloudellinen kasvu; Energy; Energia; Environment; Ympäristö; Regional development; Aluekehitys; Transport; Liikenne; Effectiveness of public services; Julkisten palvelujen vaikuttavuus; F150 - Economic Integration; F430 - Economic Growth of Open Economies; O100 - Economic Development: General; Q200 - Renewable Resources and Conservation: General; Q400 - Energy: General; R580 - Regional Development Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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