PRESIDENT AHTISAARI'S MESSAGE
"I promised my support to the institute, if it is a part of normal activities and provides added value to the planned projects. I am glad that the University of Oulu is proceeding in economic and business sciences." (President Ahtisaari in the grand opening ceremony of the institute in 2008)
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President Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.