Päijät-Häme Regional Development Strategy and Plan for 2018–2021
The Päijät-Häme Regional Development Strategy and Plan for 2018–2021 was approved at the end of 2017 (Regional Council of Päijät-Häme 2017).
The objectives of the strategy are to
- increase the attractiveness of the region
- increase value on services and production
- pilot new growth areas
As a spearheads in smart specialization, the strategy identifies
- the circular economy
- design
- sports and experiences
The Päijät-Häme Regional Development Strategy and Plan are also guided by cross-cutting principles. According to the principles of sustainable development, Päijät-Häme and its industries are developed in a culturally, ecologically, socially and economically sustainable way (Regional Council of Päijät-Häme 2017).