LAG Aktion Österbotten

Aktion Österbotten is committed to fostering sustainable rural development in the Ostrobothnia region. Through networking, collaboration, and support for local communities, businesses, and associations, we work to create opportunities for growth and innovation. Our aim is to empower rural actors, encourage cooperation, and drive positive change that benefits everyone in the region.

What we do

Our development strategy, Our Ostrobothnia, forms the foundation for the region’s development. The strategy outlines what needs to be done to create the desired future. Our Ostrobothnia represents our collective development goals, aimed at creating a place where it is safe to grow up and where conditions exist to build a good and sustainable future.

We based our strategic work on the UN’s global Agenda 2030 goals for sustainable development*). From these, we identified the six most essential goals for our region, without neglecting the others.

We aimed to align these goals with the region’s local development needs, showing that necessary changes can be achieved through small actions.
Since the principles of the Leader approach include regional anchoring, cross-sectoral cooperation, and development that grows from the grassroots, we did not start by building an Agenda 2030 strategy.

Of the Leader principles, networking, local partnerships, and collaboration between regions and internationally are particularly emphasized when creating local solutions to achieve sustainable development goals.

A united and welcoming Ostrobothnia

• • Renewal
  • Digital competence
  • Strengthening cultural heritage