Hedmark and Dalarna Cross Border Region The Cross Border Region; Definitions And Ekonomic and Innovation Profile

The paper addresses the cross border region between Hedmark County, Norway, and Dalarna County, Sweden. Economic specialization is discussed. An overview of important socio-economic trends and challenges, major threats and opportunities for economic developments are given. Key innovation indicators are presented and innovation actors described. Finally numbers for cross-border interaction, viz. migration, commuting, traffic, trade and second homes, are presented.