regionnära
Regionnära is a Swedish term used to describe practices, services or products that are produced, delivered, or organized in close geographical relation to the population they serve. The core idea is proximity: governance, services and supply chains that are adapted to the regional level rather than centralized at a national scale. The concept is often invoked in public policy and regional planning to emphasize local context and identity.
Etymology and usage: The word combines region and nära (near/close) and is widely used in policy discourse
Common applications: In health care, regionnära vård refers to care that is accessible within the patient’s
Impact and debates: Proponents argue that regionnära approaches increase accessibility, strengthen regional economies, reduce environmental impact