B7 Baltic Islands Network
B7 Baltic Islands Network is a transnational cooperation between the local administrations or governments of seven islands in the Baltic Sea.
Scope
[edit]The network is made up of the local administrations or governments of the islands of Bornholm (Denmark), Gotland (Sweden), Hiiumaa (Estonia), Rügen (Germany), Saaremaa (Estonia), Åland (autonomous part of Finland) and Öland (Sweden).[1][2]
The network has two decision-making bodies; a "steering committee", which is the politically responsible body, and a managing authority, called the "board". The cooperation is funded by member fees, which are according to population size.[1]
Purpose
[edit]The network aims at promoting the various interests of the islands at national and international level, as well as to function as a platform for exchange of ideas and experiences.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c B7 Steering Committee (8 September 2004). "Charter of the B7" (PDF). B7 Baltic Islands Network. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "About B7". B7 Baltic Islands. Retrieved 5 July 2013.