Eastwards On the Air – development of regional and cultural cooperation

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The project aimed at developing communication and the radio network at the programme area, to deepen the correspondent network and to increase cross-border news broadcasting in both directions. Th e project also aimed at building cooperation with the local administration, increasing local initiatives to make cooperation more varied and developing communications in the project area. Th e purpose was to regenerate and provide a voice for the Finnish language and culture in Karelia with programmes in the Finnish language and, conversely, to make the Karelian culture better known in Finland through information eff orts (regenerating the joint cultural traditions). By disseminating information the project also aimed to reducing the impact of social and health issues in Karelia. Th e project was to serve businesses, entrepreneurs and communities in the area, both in cultural and information sectors.

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