Interministerial AI Coordination and Data Economy Growth Programme
Interministerial AI Coordination
Interministerial AI Coordination and Data Economy Growth Programme
LVM046:00/2024 Development
The project will be carried out under the Coordination Group for Digitalisation. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will have the overall responsibility for the project. Other contributors will include the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The project will be implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance (incl. the GenAI network) and the Prime Minister’s Office.
Basic information In progress
Project number LVM046:00/2024
Case numbers VN/32418/2024
Set by Ministry of Transport and Communications
Term/schedule 1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Date of appointment
Contact person
Kristine Alanko, Erityisasiaintuntija
tel. +358 295 342 052
[email protected]
Contact person
Mika Kataikko, Johtava asiantuntija
tel. +358 295 047 116
[email protected]
Goals and results
The project consists of two parts: 1) Coordination of AI in Government (policy coordination) carried out by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Education and Culture, and 2) A Data Economy Growth Programme implemented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
The Coordination of AI in Government includes two work packages:
The first work package, 'AI in Government and in EU and international arenas' (responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications), will produce an overall picture and situational awareness on AI. In addition, the package will define Finland’s strengths with regard to AI and establish processes for effectively sharing best practices through the Coordination Group for Digitalisation across the Government, that is to all ministries as well as stakeholders at the national, EU and international levels.
The second work package, 'Artificial intelligence and competence' (responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Culture), aims to define measures for improving the provision of education and training, taking into account a variety of competence levels and target groups. It will promote the utilisation of AI and new technologies in the education and research systems.
The second package, which will be carried out between 2 December 2024 and 1 December 2026, consists of the Data Economy Growth Programme implemented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Starting points
The Government Programme has set the objective of creating competitiveness through the data economy, AI and digitalisation. The Coordination Group for Digitalisation implements the objectives of the Government Programme to strengthen digital management, to manage and coordinate information and technology policy in the long term, and to promote the objectives of the digital compass.
The projects will be carried out as separate packages under the umbrella of the Coordination Group for Digitalisation: AI in Government, which includes the Data Economy Growth Programme of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
The projects will be carried out as separate packages under the umbrella of the Coordination Group for Digitalisation: AI in Government implemented by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Education and Culture and Data Economy Growth Programme implemented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
The Government Programme includes several entries on the use of AI and on exerting influence on international development and EU regulation in the sector. There are currently over 60 different projects and trials related to AI underway in state administration.
Additional information
The project implements the objectives of the Government Programme and is part of the Government’s responsibilities. The project is socially significant and effective and involves several government ministries.
The project has been launched in October 2024.
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Tekoälyn koordinaatio valtioneuvostossa 3.4.2025_kopio PDF
29.4.2025 Ministry of Transport and Communications
Secretariat
Person
Role, Term
Alanko, Kristine
Erityisasiaintuntija
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Person in charge
1.2.2025 – 31.10.2026
Alanko, Kristine
Erityisasiaintuntija
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Person in charge
1.10.2024 – 31.1.2025
Berisha, Anna-Kaisa
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Education and Culture
Role: Preparing officer
1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Paavola, Tomi
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Preparing officer
1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Sipari, Aino
Viestintäneuvos
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Preparing officer
1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Restricted group
Person
Role, Term
Kataikko, Mika
Johtava asiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Preparing officer
1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Tammes-Peters, Henriikka
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Finance
Role: Preparing officer
1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Timonen, Henna
erityisasiantuntija
Prime Minister’s Office
Role: Preparing officer
1.10.2024 – 31.10.2026
Ungrouped
Person
Role, Term
Alanko, Kristine
Erityisasiaintuntija
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Project contact person
1.2.2025 – 31.10.2026
Alanko, Kristine
Erityisasiaintuntija
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Role: Project contact person
1.10.2024 – 31.1.2025
Kataikko, Mika
Johtava asiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Project contact person
7.3.2025 – 31.10.2026
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