MDI is developing, in Nordic cooperation, more gender- and diversity-sensitive tools for the preparation of RDI programmes News 13.9.2022 Time after time, the Nordic countries have ranked well when measuring gender differences between countries and the quality of research and innovation environments. Beneath the surface however, the picture is more complex. The simple fact is that, despite the goals, the RDI field remains quite gendered. Read more MDI is developing, in Nordic cooperation, more gender- and diversity-sensitive tools for the preparation of RDI programmes
Study on the regional equality and internationalisation News 13.9.2022 MDI conducts a study for the Finnish National Agency for Education’s (EDUFI) about the impacts of its international functions from the point of view of regional equality. The study provides information on how the support for internationalisation is distributed geographically and what factors lie behind this result. Read more Study on the regional equality and internationalisation
Clear changes in migration in the Helsinki region during the pandemic News 10.8.2022 MDI carried out a review of ongoing changes in migration and housing preferences in the Helsinki region during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of the review is to support regional planning on land-use, housing and transport. The study compared the region’s migration statistics from the pandemic years to those of the previous decade. Migration was examined both municipality-by-municipality and in relation to smaller statistical areas. In addition, the report compiled extensive material on the development of the housing market as well as on other information related to housing and housing choices. The report provides a set of recommendations for the development of the region’s housing policy. Read more Clear changes in migration in the Helsinki region during the pandemic
Wellbeing through culture, delivered by various service models News 8.8.2022 MDI conducted a study for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Education and Culture about the cultural wellbeing service models to be used in the new wellbeing regions. The study mapped the models used, the target groups and needs for development. Read more Wellbeing through culture, delivered by various service models
Constructive interaction as a factor supporting well-being News 23.6.2022 MDI evaluated “The constructive interaction in support of mental health” -training and development project. The project was managed by Suomen Moniääniset ry and financed by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA). The partners of the project were Kokemus- ja vertaistoimijat ry from Seinäjoki and The Finnish Central Association for Mental Health. Read more Constructive interaction as a factor supporting well-being
Structures and attitudes slow the development of women’s knowledge work in rural areas News 17.6.2022 In Finland, women’s knowledge work is strongly centred in urban areas. In rural areas, the importance of the education sector in women’s knowledge work has been significantly emphasised, but at the same time, the centralisation of education provision reduces the number of such jobs available in rural areas. The results of the UUTTU-project, announced on June 17th 2022, state that the promotion of women’s knowledge work in rural areas requires the further development of the rural workplace structure, addressing the challenges of careers and identifying women-specific issues. In the research project, the factors promoting and hindering the opportunities of new work in rural areas were studied from the women’s point of view. Read more Structures and attitudes slow the development of women’s knowledge work in rural areas
MDI analysed the effectiveness of Ylä-Savo Veturi’s programme period 2014–2020 – The unifying factor was the diversity of influences News 16.6.2022 MDI carried out an impact study by order of the development company Ylä-Savo Veturi ry. In the study, the results, effects and effectiveness of the projects that received a decision during the programming period 2014–2020, were investigated along with their significance for the region’s vitality. In addition, the study examined the factors and mechanisms affecting successful implementation, as well as the importance of the projects in terms of the applicants’ own activities. Read more MDI analysed the effectiveness of Ylä-Savo Veturi’s programme period 2014–2020 – The unifying factor was the diversity of influences
Information for municipalities and new national policy instruments for steering climate change mitigation and the circular economy in the municipalities News 13.6.2022 National goals in respect of preventing climate change and boosting the circular economy require strengthening. This entails the creation of viable solutions and indeed the adoption of a new approach in the municipalities. Based on the National Urban Strategy, a preliminary study has been produced which considered a number of potential policy instruments for climate and circular economy work. For the municipal level, the publication provides information on what kinds of instruments already exist, while for the state level, it suggests a number of new ideas for prospective policy instruments. Read more Information for municipalities and new national policy instruments for steering climate change mitigation and the circular economy in the municipalities
Information for municipalities and new national policy instruments for steering climate change mitigation and circular economy in municipalities News 13.6.2022 National goals in respect of preventing climate change and boosting the circular economy require strengthening. This entails the creation of viable solutions and indeed the adoption of a new approach in the municipalities. Based on the National Urban Strategy, a preliminary study has been produced which considered a number of potential policy instruments for climate and circular economy work. For the municipal level, the publication provides information on what kinds of instruments already exist, while for the state level, it suggests a number of new ideas for prospective policy instruments. Read more Information for municipalities and new national policy instruments for steering climate change mitigation and circular economy in municipalities
