Nordregio is a leading Nordic research institute in the broad field of regional studies. We undertake strategic research with the aim of producing informed and relevant material for decision-makers at the international, national and regional levels. We specialise in international comparative and collaborative research. Using our leading-edge skills, we carry out quantitative and qualitative analyses on many different geographic scales. One of Nordregio's most important tasks is to contribute to the development of regional policy and growth in the Nordic countries. Good policy decisions can only be made on the basis of reliable information. Regional development, urban and rural systems, demography, governance and gender, innovation and knowledge, green growth, international energy policy, global climate change and local adaptation are among our major areas of interest. Our research competencies include the production of high-quality maps and the development of state of the art statistical databases. Nordregio operates in the field between research and policy development with a wide range of clients and partners. The geographical focus of the Institute is on the Nordic countries, the Baltic Sea Region and Europe. Our main clients are the Nordic Council of Ministers, the European Union, and the governments and regions of the Nordic countries. Nordregio has a multi-disciplinary staff and, as such, boasts an eclectic working environment. Nordregio is situated on Skeppsholmen, a green island in the centre of Stockholm, Sweden. If you are interested to follow Nordregio's work, we welcome you to subscribe to our newsmails here: http://www.nordregio.org/about/subscriptions/