PhD thesis defence: Urbanisation lacks vision News 23.5.2022 Ilppo Soininvaara (M.Sc.), MDI’s specialist in urban development and politics, researched for his PhD thesis the policy of urbanisation in Finland. The PhD thesis illustrates the development of urbanisation, the related political debate and various strategic interests. Soininvaara defended his thesis on May 25, 2022 at 12 noon at the faculty of science of the University of Helsinki. The thesis’ subject is “The politics of urbanisation – From a global imperative to national struggles”. Read more PhD thesis defence: Urbanisation lacks vision
MDI’s 10th anniversary was a day of joy News 17.5.2022 MDI celebrated its 10th anniversary by hosting an anniversary seminar on May 12, 2022. There were 150 participants present at the seminar and the stream was followed by dozens of viewers online. Read more MDI’s 10th anniversary was a day of joy
Children and youth, questions over space and places and cultural vitality within the cultural plan – MDI supports the preparation of Jyväskylä’s cultural plan News 10.5.2022 MDI supported the city of Jyväskylä in the preparation of its cultural plan. The cultural plan functions in unison with the city strategy. Read more Children and youth, questions over space and places and cultural vitality within the cultural plan – MDI supports the preparation of Jyväskylä’s cultural plan
MDI is involved in analysing structural change instruments in Finland News 10.5.2022 MDI was involved in carrying out a study of the structural change instruments used in Finland, for example, the reaction to abrupt structural change (ÄRM) instrument and the proactive approach to structural change (ERM) instrument. The report outlines the development and features of these Finnish instruments while also detailing the experiences gained from the evaluations. A more detailed case study focused on the structural change undergone by UPM Kymmene in Kainuu. Read more MDI is involved in analysing structural change instruments in Finland
