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European Week of Regions and Cities
  • Policy Expert, Regional Development, County of Jönköping
  • Peter Friberg is a Senior Strategist for Smart Specialisation at Region Jönköping County, Sweden, and founder of NESS – the Network for Experts in Smart Specialisation. Senior Smart Specialisation (S3) practitioner operating at European level, specialising in the operationalisation of innovation policy through governance, directionality and interregional collaboration. Over 20 years of experience in politically governed organisations, working at the interface between local, regional, national and European levels. Recognised for the ability to translate EU policy frameworks into practical, implementable structures for long-term regional development. Founder of NESS (Network for Experts in Smart Specialisation) and active in European S3 initiatives, with extensive experience in interregional cooperation, industrial transition and multi-level governance. Proven ability to support regions in moving from Smart Specialisation strategy design to implementation and delivery.