Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2024-512/ During the project Achieving the World’s Smoothest Cross-Border Mobility and Daily Life through Digitalisation, the Finnish institute for Health and Welfare in cooperation of Norwegian Directorate of e-Health conducted a study on the status of maternity card development in Nordic and Baltic countries. The aim of this report is to share knowledge between the Nordic and Baltic countries on the stage of development, aims and content of digital maternity cards.

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-547/ The Finnish presidency project on data exchange "Achieving the World's Smoothest Cross-Border Mobility and Daily Life Through Digitalisation" (2021–2023) has produced this baseline study report. The report outlines the current situation of cross-border data exchange between authorities in the Nordic and Baltic countries, while focusing on the three work packages of the presidency project: Studying in another Nordic-Baltic country, using health services in another Nordic-Baltic country, and the versatile use of the Nordic-Baltic legislative databases. Additionally, the barriers to cross-border data exchange was assessed based on the four interoperability layers of the European Interoperability Framework: legal, organisational, semantic and technical interoperability. The report will form the basis of the continued work of the presidency project.

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-542/ The Handbook of cross-border data exchange is part of the project ‘World’s smoothest cross-border mobility and daily life through digitalisation’, with a broader objective of streamlining the daily life and mobility of citizens and companies across borders by facilitating the exchange of data between authorities in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The handbook is collects the lessons learned in cross-border data exchange in the fields of studying and using healthservices in another Nordic and Baltic country, and in the use of Nordic and Baltic legal databases. The aim is to provide the reader with insights and ideas for future development by pinpointing identified networks, interesting initiatives, and potential funding mechanisms, as well as highlighting case examples that could be utilised in the development of cross-border collaboration.

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2020-001/ Abstract [en] State of the Nordic Region 2020 gives you a unique look behind the scenes of the world’s most integrated region, comprised of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. The report presents a series of facts and figures showing the current state of play within core socioeconomic sectors, including demography, labour market and economy. In addition, you can read about wellbeing and energy pathways towards a carbon neutral Nordic Region. State of the Nordic Region 2020 is published by the Nordic Council of Ministers and produced by Nordregio, an international research center for regional development and planning established by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

The Defense Innovation Initiative (DII), begun in November 2014 by former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, is intended to ensure U.S. military superiority throughout the 21st century. The DII seeks broad-based innovation across the spectrum of concepts, research and development, capabilities, leader development, wargaming, and business practices. An essential component of the DII is the Third Offset Strategy-a plan for overcoming (offsetting) adversary parity or advantage, reduced military force structure, and declining technological superiority in an era of great power competition. This study explored the implications for the Army of Third Offset innovations and breakthrough capabilities for the operating environment of 2035-2050. It focused less on debating the merits or feasibility of individual technologies and more on understanding the implications-the second and third order effects on the Army that must be anticipated ahead of the breakthrough.

In the light of the urgent need for cooperative and collaborative action against trafficking, this publication presents examples of promising practice from around the world relating to trafficking interventions. It is hoped that the guidance offered, the practices showcased and the resources recommended in this Toolkit will inspire and assist policymakers, law enforcers, judges, prosecutors, victim service providers and members of civil society in playing their role in the global effort against trafficking in persons. The present edition is an updated and expanded version of the Toolkit published in 2006.

This 340-page Almanac, full of colorful graphics and photos, covers past and present connections between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and the USA. Each country is introduced by its Ambassador. All sections contain scenic views and interesting facts about that country. The Almanac covers Diplomacy, Business, Trade, Investment, Culture, Education, and Science. Directory gives information on 3000 corporations and hundreds of other institutions. Feature articles and interviews with the late U.S. Chief Justice Rehnquist; Lithuanian President Adamkus; Congressmen Sabo and Shimkus; actor Viggo Mortensen; drummer Lars Ulrich of Metallica; ABBA and ""MAMA MIA!;"" directors Peter Martins and Helgi Tomasson of New York City and San Francisco Ballets; conductors Esa-Pekka Salonen, Osmo Vanska, Andre Previn, Neeme and Paavo Jarvi; architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen; pianist Leif Oves Andsnes and many others. Additional info: www.NordicBaltic.US