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Behind the scenes of the Baltic Leadership Programme, Charlotta Herrström, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), Sweden

“It is good to get out of the daily routine, to take a step back and see the bigger picture”

 

about the programme?

“It is an important possibility to meet other people from around the Baltic Sea Region and to exchange ideas and experiences. Networking is good and to  have a face to countries we are working with – for me it is a whole new set of contacts. I met some interesting people already on the first day.”

“Also it is just good to get out of the daily routine, to take a step back and see the bigger picture“

 

 

Charlotta Herrström works as Strategic Advisor with focus on EU and international issues at the Swedish Contingencies Agency (MSB)

 

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