interregionala

Interregionala is an adjective used to describe things that relate to or occur between regions. In languages such as Swedish, it forms the attributive form interregionala for terms describing activities, networks, or flows that cross regional boundaries. The term is used across disciplines to distinguish cross-regional phenomena from intraregional ones.

In policy and research, interregionala concepts cover trade, migration, innovation spillovers, transport corridors, and planning processes that connect two or more regions. Interregional cooperation aims to pool resources, share knowledge, and coordinate investments that benefit multiple regions. Analyses labeled interregional often compare regional indicators, map cross-border links, or model how regional economies influence one another.

A prominent example is the European Union's Interreg programs, which fund interregional cooperation projects to promote cohesion and growth across borders within Europe. While the term is most common in Nordic and European contexts, similar expressions exist in other languages and are used to describe cross-regional collaborations in geography, economics, and public administration.

Understanding interregionala relations helps policymakers design bilateral and multiregional strategies that improve transport, labor markets, and innovation ecosystems.