How can the Nordic cooperation contribute to achieving European Commission objectives such as joint research programmes, increased mobility for researchers, joint research infrastructures, excellence in research and exchange of knowledge? What are the key lessons that we can draw from Nordic strengths and weaknesses? Read more about this in the final report of the NORDERA-project, which is a shorter and more accessible version of the first two reports (2010).

This report describes and analyses Nordic cooperation in relation to research and innovation. This is done through a presentation of the main characteristics of both the formalised and the non-formalised aspects of the Nordic cooperation, and through an analysis of the main achievements and challenges. By NordForsk and Nordisk InnovationsCentre for the NORDERA project (2010). Available for download only.

ocussing on the existing European research coordination initiatives with a view to propose concrete recommendations This report focusses on how the Nordic experiences can serve to encourage the further development of the European Research Area, especially regarding coordination of national programmes and joint programming. Equally, the analysis looks into how lessons learnt can be of value for the further development of NORIA and ERA. By the Joint Research Centre/IPTS for the NORDERA project (2010). Available for download only.