Framing the theme: International Relations Strategies

20 April 2012, Vänersborg

Session 3: International relations strategies

Anna Lindberg, Director International Relations, East Sweden Region

Quick survey!

Why?

What are the needs/problems?

Key elements

• Background/history• Connection to other local/regional strategies• Aim and objectives• Implementation (key areas)• Roles and responsibilities• Resources (staff and budget)• Follow-up

Key elements - optional• Geographical aspects• Detailed topics• Networks• Multilevel governance (local/regional, networks)• Requirements (projects, networks etc) • Yearly action plan

Crucial aspects • What is the need?• Political commitment?• Choices to be made?• Integration with other strategies?• Reinforcement of planned activitites? • Added value to the daily work?