The report contains recommendations of the Ad hoc Expert Group to establish a cultural partnership within The Northern Dimension. The report describes the objectives of the Partnership and shows examples of potential projects. The report was tabled for consideration and decision by the ND Senior Officials at their meeting in Stockholm on the 12th of November 2009. In order to qualify the recommendations given in the report, an invitation was sent to the Regional Councils to contribute with information about existing and planned activities in the field of culture.