LEEUWARDEN, NETHERLANDS - Good news from HANNN - partner and member WTC Leeuwarden.

The Northern-Netherlands region leads the pack in Europe when it comes to Healthy Ageing, according to the European Commission. On Wednesday 13 July 2016 it presented a ranking of European Reference Regions in the field of Active and Healthy Ageing. No less than 78 regions from 22 Member States sent in an application to be on the list on which ranking is determined by the number of stars awarded. 

The Northern-Netherlands -under the leadership of the Healthy Ageing Network Northern-Netherlands (HANNN)  (partner WTC Leeuwarden) - achieved the highest possible score of 4 stars, an honor bestowed upon only a very select group of Reference Sites. 

This recognition of excellence in Healthy Ageing in the Northern-Netherlands creates exposure and collaboration opportunities for its knowledge institutes and companies, making it easier to export innovations in the area of healthy and active ageing. The Northern-Netherlands is the only Dutch region to receive the coveted four-star status. 

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