International cooperation
The objective of international cooperation in governance policy is to influence the programmes and action plans of international organisations in the field of governance policy so that Finland’s interests are taken into account. International cooperation seeks to benefit Finland’s public administration and Finnish society as a whole. The aim is also to strengthen awareness of Finland as a frontrunner of good governance.
Governance cooperation between OECD countries
Finland actively participates in the OECD’s Public Governance Committee. This provides access to the latest knowledge and analysis of future challenges. Dialogue between the OECD’s member countries provides a foundation for development work in each country. International benchmarking and the identification of best practices through the OECD support the planning and implementation of reform projects in Finnish public governance. The OECD has issued 19 recommendations on public governance. The recommendations concern public procurement, open government and digital administration strategies.
European cooperation in the development of administration (EUPAN network)
The directors-general of administration and personnel of the EU Member States meet twice a year to discuss common themes relating to the development and personnel of administration of the Member States. The agenda of Directors-General Meeting is prepared by national experts at the working group level. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for Finland's role in the development and evaluation of public services (Service Innovation and Delivery) and in issues related to HR management in central government (Human Resources and Organisational Development).
European Public Administration Network EUPAN
Nordic governance policy cooperation
The public authorities responsible for the development of public governance in the Nordic countries meet annually at the Nordic Governance Policy Forum to discuss the current governance policy guidelines and projects. This exchange of information and cooperation is put to use in Finland's governance policy. Norway is hosting the 2024 forum, and the 2025 forum will be held in Finland.
International dialogue between researchers and public officials
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and its European affiliated organisation, the European Group for Public Administration, enable the application of new observations and assessments arising from research supporting the development of government. The Finnish Department of the IIAS operating in Finland organises regular activities.
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
EGPA European Group for Public Administration
Contact information
Katju Holkeri
Senior Ministerial Adviser, Head of Unit
Public Governance Department
Tel. +358 2955 30087
[email protected]