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30.4.2026 | POLICY BRIEF 2026:2 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision-making. The producers of the information are responsible for its content, and it does not necessarily represent the views of the Government. Tow...

26.2.2019 | The study on continuous learning investigates the means used in certain countries with advanced technologies that may be considered key reference countries for Finland to react to the transformation of work and to develop the structures for continuous learning. According to the report published on 26 February, means used in other countries to promote continuous learning include common action programm...

28.8.2023 | The operations carried out in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2021 were some of Finland's most demanding crisis management tasks. A new study examines the effectiveness of Finland’s crisis management operations in Afghanistan from various perspectives and presents recommendations on assessing the impact of comprehensive crisis management.

23.8.2022 | The use of AI systems is not yet widespread in Finland, which means it is still possible to address algorithmic discrimination from the very beginning of the AI development cycle. This is according to a new study, which developed a tool for assessing the discriminatory impacts of artificial intelligence and promoting equality in the use of AI applications.

13.11.2020 | For the government to formulate policies that address the most pressing questions of the 21st century, it must first address the structural and cultural problems of its policy-making processes. Solving wicked problems requires policy-making that moves away from the illusion of top-down steering into a networked model. The review ’Humble Government’ describes how a humble approach to policy-making can help the Government in building truly long-term policy-making when dealing with wicked problems.

Tools for Artificial Intelligence Discussion Artificial intelligence enables machines, software, systems and services to act reasonably according to their task and situation This Policy Brief • calls for deeper and more specific AI discussion inst...

14.2.2019 | A report commissioned by the Finnish Government recommends creating an AI competence development strategy with a focus on nationally significant areas and existing strengths. The report was drawn up by experts from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Aalto University, ETLA Research Institute of the Finnish Economy and Silo.AI.

15.1.2019 | A study commissioned by the Government shows that Finland’s AI expertise is at a good European level in terms of research, business expertise and education. In terms of its country size category, Finland is strong in AI expertise. The study was carried out by experts of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Aalto University, Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA) and Silo.AI.

23.8.2022 | POLICY BRIEF 2022:25 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2021 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research (tietokayttoon.fi/en)....

13.11.2020 | Mikko Annala, Juha Leppänen, Silva Mertsola, Charles F. Sabel Humble Government: How to Realize Ambitious Reforms Prudently 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction: A complex operating environment demands a new approach to governance 3 1.1 The curren...

28.9.2022 | 27 September 2022 Release Event for SRF Evaluation Report | Helsinki (online) Societal Impact of Strategic Research “Evaluation of the strategic research funding instrument” in Finland David Budtz Pedersen Professor of Science Communication Aalbor...

22.4.2021 | IMPACT AND INDICATORS OF INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS (INNOVA project) Implemented by: MDI Public Ltd., Business Research Institute ETLA; 3/2021–2/2022 Innovation ecosystems are recognized to have an increasingly important role in the implementation of i...

4.10.2019 | A third of municipal decision-makers and almost half of the Members of Finnish Parliament or their assistants have been subjected to hate speech due to their official duties or positions of trust. In addition, about a third of the decision-makers consider that hate speech in public debate has increased in recent years. These are the results of a recent study.

5.4.2018 | The forms of work and employment relationships are diversifying, which requires long-term societal solutions in legislation, social security and education. It is easy to name challenges related to the future of work, but a complex phenomenon such as the transformation of work is not easily turned into policy measures and concrete solutions. This is stated in the background document published on 5 April.

24.11.2022 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2023 Government plenary session 24 November 2022 2(11) Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision- making 2023 Objectives of the ...

2.12.2019 | This publication is part of the implementation of the 2019 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research (www.tietokayttoon.fi/en). The producers of the information are responsible for its content and it does not necessarily represent the ...

24.10.2022 | Framing mission-oriented innovation policy 1. The purpose: Framing mission-oriented innovation policy 1 1.1 The Finnish context 2 1.2 The purpose of MOIP 3 2. The vehicle: Features of mission-oriented innovation 4 2.1 What is mission-oriented inno...

6.6.2022 | POLICY BRIEF 2022:19 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2020 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

10.12.2020 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2021 2(15) Government plenary session 5 November 2020 GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION-MAKING Objectives of the plan Th...

27.2.2023 | For two decades, efforts were made to build a central government and a well-functioning security sector in Afghanistan. However, the country once again finds itself in the firm grasp of the Taliban, despite major international interventions. It is astonishing how quickly the Taliban were able to regain power. A Policy Brief published on 27 February aims to find out how this was possible by means of systems analysis.