The ageing population requires solutions implemented by both the municipalities and welfare regions — a new study examines the functioning of the municipalities and welfare regions in terms of housing and housing services for the elderly News 25.3.2022 According to projections, in 2040 there will be 200 municipalities in Finland where more than a third of the municipality’s population is over 65 years old while in 16 municipalities, the share of people over 65 will be more than half of the municipality’s population. Read more The ageing population requires solutions implemented by both the municipalities and welfare regions — a new study examines the functioning of the municipalities and welfare regions in terms of housing and housing services for the elderly
The report brings together information on migration strategies in the regions News 8.3.2022 In Finland, no comprehensive nationwide data has traditionally been available on provincial immigration strategies. The report, prepared by MDI, commissioned by the Ministry of Employment and Economic Affairs and funded by Sitra, provides a full picture of the current education and work-based immigration policy preparation of Finland’s regions. Read more The report brings together information on migration strategies in the regions
Climate change requires adaptation and impactful action in the regions — MDI drawing up the Kymenlaakso adaptation plan News 8.3.2022 Climate change is a threat to human health and to our planet’s ecosystem more generally. The United Nations International Climate Panel IPCC published the second part of its major climate report dealing with the effects of climate change, adaptation to change and vulnerabilities, in February 2022. The main message of the report is clear: action to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions is needed right away. Read more Climate change requires adaptation and impactful action in the regions — MDI drawing up the Kymenlaakso adaptation plan
Individual services are insufficient to prevent youth exclusion — MDI included in research looking at service structures that prevent youth exclusion News 7.3.2022 MDI was involved in the process of carrying out an investigation commissioned by the Parliamentary Audit Committee to examine services… Read more Individual services are insufficient to prevent youth exclusion — MDI included in research looking at service structures that prevent youth exclusion
Kainuu’s municipalities develop strategies for wood and hybrid construction News 7.3.2022 Wood construction has been addressed in a growing number of nationwide programmes, road maps and measurements. Wood construction is part… Read more Kainuu’s municipalities develop strategies for wood and hybrid construction
