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REGISTRATION |
Finnmark University College |
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Main auditorium, Finnmark University College |
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09:00-09:30 |
GREETINGS |
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09:00-09:10 |
Welcome
- Mr. Geir Ove Bakken, Mayor of Alta, The Northern Lights City, Norway
- Mrs. Sonni Olsen, Principal, Finnmark University College, Norway |
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09:10-09:30 |
Stimulating Local and Regional Development in Northern Norway.
- Mrs. Åslaug Haga, Minister of Municipal and Regional Development, Norway (to be confirmed) |
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09:30-12:00 |
PLENARY SESSIONS |
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09:30-10:00 |
Key Note Address 1
What if the North Really Mattered? National Governments, Southern Businesses and the Development of a Sustainable Vision for the Circumpolar World.
- Mr. Ken Coates, Dean of Arts, University of Waterloo, Canada |
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10:00-10:15 |
Beverages |
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10:15-10:45 |
Key Note Address 2
From Bangladesh to Northern Norway - Women's Contribution to Community Development in the North.
- Mrs. Elin Sabbasen, Manager, Sami Trade and Development Centre (SEG), Norway |
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10:45-12:00 |
SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE CIRCUMPOLAR NORTH
1. Knowledge based Social and Economic Development in Alta – Experiences and Challenges.
- Mr. Jan Dølør, senior adviser ORIGO Nord AS, Norway
2. Urban Reserves in Saskatchewan – a successful move?
- Mr. Joe Garcea, Professor in Political Science, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
3. “IKEAisation of the North” - an Opportunity for Economic Development in a Northern Border Region?
- Mr. Stig Kerttu, Business Development Manager, City of Haparanda, Sweden
4. The new Avjovarri Indigenious Region: Agent for Regional Cooperation and Development
- Mr. Gunnar Lillebo, Chief Officer, Municipality of Porsanger, Norway |
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12:00-13:00 |
LUNCH |
| 13:00-16:00 |
PARALLEL SESSIONS |
| 16:00-17:00 |
Coffee and networking
- Presentation of Conference Partners |
| 20:00-22:00 |
CONFERENCE DINNER
- At Alta Ice Hotel and Recreation Park
- Hosts: The City of Alta, The Executive Committee for Northern Norway |
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