Expertises in the WFA area

In the West Finland area the public and private actors form a potential expertise network. Versatility in developing different aspects of the society is well reflected in the following strengths:

- Culture: diverse supply in the field of culture
- Education: institutions at different educational levels and continuous training are highly regarded at the European level
- Enterprises: globally operating enterprises with networks of sub-contractors
- Environment: environmental management through sustainable development
- Information society: from telecommunications networks to content production and services
- Research and development: top units in their fields
- Regional development; main responsibility on the regional councils
- Social and health care: public and private services as well as research
- Tourism know-how: city, countryside and nature tourism