By the Municipalities, for the Municipalities
We are an association of municipalities that is owned by and works for the county´s 14 municipalities. Among other things, we promote collaboration around common interests and speak for the municipalities with a united voice in both Sweden and abroad.
We Bring All of Norrbotten Together
We Bring All of Norrbotten Together
Each municipality is unique. But their ambitions, needs and challenges are largely the same. Each one needs to balance initiatives in the here and now with development in the longer term. By coming together around the things we share in common, we can make everything a whole lot easier.
The Team at Norrbottens Kommuner
Why Join Forces with Us?
Our employees have extensive experience and possess relevant knowledge within several societally critical areas. We make use of different meeting platforms where we share knowledge and experience, develop strategies and drive initiatives together. We also represent the municipalities at the regional, national and international levels and we work with a broad network of external partners that spans government agencies, businesses and universities.
Our Mission
Through collaboration, we create long-term value for Norrbotten’s municipalities. Together, we speak with a united voice in Sweden and in the world.
Three Target Areas
Equal Welfare
We are helping to build a Norrbotten that offers equal welfare and good living conditions – at all stages of life and for all people.
Strategic Skills Supply
We are developing common and long-term strategies for skills supply and lifelong learning.
Sustainable Social Development & Growth
We are boosting Norrbotten’s competitiveness and working to ensure the county is an attractive place to live, work and thrive.
From Norrbotten to the World
Regionally
We collaborate on the regional level to drive positive and equal development across all of Norrbotten County.
Nationally
We pursue the municipalities´ common interests at the national level to give the county a stronger voice within Sweden.
Internationally
We monitor events in the wider world and provide political representation to the county within international contexts.
Our Toolkit
Meeting Places
We support collaboration between the municipalities via networking meet-ups, events and various other forums.
Strategies
We develop strategies that respond to the common challenges, opportunities and objectives of the municipalities.
Decision-Making Processes
We offer support in the form of expertise and committee structures for a unified path forward.
Knowledge & networking
Our work at Norrbottens Kommuner is always based on relevant knowledge. We possess expertise within several areas and a network of partners regionally, nationally and within both the European and Arctic contexts.
Governance and Organisation
We are owned by and work on behalf of the 14 municipalities that make up Norrbotten County. Our board is comprised of leading politicians from within our municipalities who provide a broad spectrum of political representation.
