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- competences and influence of local self-governments on the functioning of services,
especially market ones,
- consumer behaviour, trends in retailing and the direction of development of shopping
centres (on the regional level in Finland, on the national level in Poland).
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship also prepared materials in the form of brochures,
booklets, presentations for all participants of each TNS and WGM – the total number of
such materials for WP3 amounted to approximately 20 titles. Large-scale maps of
BTMA presenting the final results of analyses were presented during the seminar in
Kaunas.
Table. International co-operation of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship within WP3.
Strategic
development
project
The Bydgoszcz-
Toruń
Metropolitan
Area as the
development
zone
Shaping the
function of
Włocławek as a
regional centre
The conception
of the economic
development of
the Noteć River
valley
Activity Partner Areas of co-operation
(Activities)
Determinants of
services and
business
development
Transport system in
BTMA – abilities and
problems
The importance
of Włocławek
as service centre
Tourism as the
factor of business
and economical
activation
CF
PS
O
O
O
PS
O
O
CF
K
K
CF
PS
O
PS
K
O
Commercial service network of Central
Finland
Commercial service network of Pohjois-
Savo
Service and communications
Conditions in the development corridor
Threats and opportunities with integration
Promotion business parks
New solutions for public transport
Alternative rail transport solutions
Road 9 development zone
Development of communications and
transport systems
Opportunities of communication and
transport systems in the periphery
Commercial service network of Central Finland
Commercial service network of Pohjois-Savo
Service and communications
Promotion of tourist centres
Opportunities of service development in
the periphery
Service and communications
Explanations: CF – Central Finland, PS – Pohjois Savo, O – Ostergotland, K - Kaunas
Within WP3 the participants of seminars had a chance to learn about the planning
methods applied in particular regions. During TNS 3 in Toruń, a preview of regional
planning works was organised; the participants also had a chance to find out some
information (during working visits) about the work of planning/regional development
offices in Norrkoping, Jyvaskyla, Włocławek, Linkoping and Kaunas.
To sum up, it is important to pay attention to several vital conclusions derived from
the co-operation and experience exchange within WP3. Sweden and Finland are
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