Prospects for cross-border cooperation in the Republic of Karelia : From borders to shared space - BOSS Report

Abstract

This report presents the modern and future trends of social and economic development of the Republic of Karelia. The main results of the analysis of demographic processes, labor market development and the social sphere are presented on the basis of relevant statistics. One of the main results of the study is the characteristic of economic development of key industries with providing general information on largest enterprises. The report presents new directions of socio-economic development of the Republic of Karelia through the use of scientific, technical and natural potential of the Republic of Karelia. The great importance in the study is paid to cross-border cooperation in the economic and social sphere.

This report is part of the From Borders to Shared Space – BOSS -project. The project strengthens co-operation between universities of applied sciences and the working life in the border districts. This is realised with the help of new implementation models within research, development and innovation. Karelia University of Applied Sciences focuses on the border districts of Russia. The districts of the Republic of Karelia and the south eastern metropolis of St Petersburg are its special focus area. The Finnish Ministry of Culture and education funds the project.