following programming period the central customer groups have to be recognized in the point of
view of strengthening knowledge so that it is possible to define the needed developing targets that
are being funded from the programme. (Ponnikas et al 2005, 14-15; 115-117.)
Long-term cooperation between enterprises, instructors, and developers should be done whenever
developing knowledge. A realistic work plan, strong engagement in cooperation and good
knowledge of the local conditions, as well as sufficient expertise of the context has to be considered
as a base for long-term cooperation. Striving for the best practices that are connected both to
strengthening the knowledge and networking, it is important that different sub-sections will be
implemented systematically and purposively. Whenever the cooperation among citizens or between
citizens and their organisations occurs during project activity, it is important that information and
knowledge are openly shared and their needs are taken under consideration. In this way we can
make sure the best practices are taken care of in every stage of project cycle. (Ponnikas et al 2005,
14-15; 115-117.)
When we talk about transferring the best practices in the point of view of sustainability, it is crucial
to remember the meaning of process via the best practices are born. We cannot transfer only results;
we have to transfer also the processes. Learning from the past is also an important side in
sustainability. Best practices are not the only way of learning; mistakes have also some lessons to
give for use. We have to learn from mistakes, but we should not be afraid of them. By learning from
mistakes we can avoid making same mistakes again and again.
IV. Conclusions
The purpose of this paper is to refer the regional policy of the two different countries, Finland and
Romania, and the regional policy tools used in those countries. The aspects we describe in this
conclusions part of the paper can be seen common for both Romania and Finland.
Maybe the most unexpected difference between Romania and Finland can be found in the mentality
of the citizens. In Finland, people are more used with a stable and carrying welfare system. In
Romania citizens are more flexible and more ready for changes in their ways of working in regional
policy than in Finland. This can also be seen in those changes Romania has made in its way to EU
member, they show us a type of flexibility that cannot be seen in Finland. Romanians are not
satisfied with the policy system and policy culture they have. They want something better. This why
they seem ready to change their ways of work and the possibility to get the EU membership gives
them as well a good reason to change.
Our main point is that in the behind of regional policy choices made can be seen the different values
concerning the sustainability of current development. Everybody agree with target of sustainable
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