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East-Harju Partnership<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>covers the territory of three municipalities \u2013 Anija, Kose and Raasiku. The goal of the Ida-Harju Cooperative is to support the local initiative of Raasiku, Anija and Kose based on the needs and interests of the region. Also, to prepare and implement the region\u2019s strategy based on the partnership of three different sectors (public, private and non-profit sector).<\/p>\n

The activity group was created on August 13, 2008 by 14 founding members. As of May 2026, the action group has 55 members.<\/p>\n

By the year 2030 we hope that East-Harju area is a valued and safe living environment that is characterized by versatile entrepreneurship, good leisure opportunities, capable communities and effective collaboration. The region is well-known all over Estonia in terms of recreational opportunities.<\/p>\n

Based on the vision and focus, four goals have been established in the 2023-2027 strategy:<\/p>\n

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  1. The quality of the living environment in the region has increased, as has sports, culture and leisure possibilities diversified.<\/li>\n
  2. The region has versatile and sustainable entrepreneurship, local products and the number and volume of services has increased, and their availability has improved.<\/li>\n
  3. Self-initiative and capacity of the communities in the region has increased, there are more community initiatives, and the community identity has strengthened.<\/li>\n
  4. The region is characterized by systematic cooperation in both the business and tourism sectors as well as in the development of the living environment and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Number of Local Action Group members: 55 (as of 01.05.2026)
    Population of the region: 19 612 (01.01.2026)
    Territory: 1224,7 km\u00b2<\/p>\n

    CONTACT INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    MT\u00dc Ida-Harju Koost\u00f6\u00f6koda\/ East-Harju Partnership NGO
    Tallinna mnt 24, Aruk\u00fcla
    75201 Harjumaa
    E-mail:\u00a0<\/span>info@idaharju.ee<\/a>
    Phone: +372 56 945\u00a0871<\/p>\n

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