BioPAD E-Zine Issue 3 - Spring 2014 | Page 4

in Finland Conference and workshops A key part of the Finland visit was two dissemination events, which took the form of a conference and workshop on bioenergy development socio economic benefits of bioenergy use in the North Karelia, and an event focussing on the BioPAD project and the ongoing Supply Chain analysis. To start the dissemination event a workshop was held to inform participants (many of whom were from Finland) about the BioPAD project and the ongoing Supply Chain analysis. The BISCUIT (BioPAD Supply Chain Unique Integrated Tool) was demonstrated. The next day we started with a workshop on bioenergy development in North Karelia and the socio economic benefits of bioenergy use in this rural region. There was lively discussion of the issues faced by partner countries in seeking to emulate the bioenergy development which has taken place in Finland. Presentations from the events are available to access here: http://www.biopad.eu/presentations-finland-study-tour-learningevent/ The BioPAD visit to Finland enabled participants to see practical examples of bioenergy in action, have the opportunity to learn about bioenergy policy in a successful bioenergy region, and engage in discussions with other stakeholders in the bioenergy network. E-Zine Spring 2014