The projects funded by the Rural Development Programme have had positive effects in terms of the everyday lives, wellbeing and comfort of people in Lapland News 8.4.2022 The ELY Centre and local action groups of Lapland have supported the development of rural regions in Lapland with projects and business support. MDI conducted a study of the impacts of the Rural Development Programme in Lapland 2014-2020. The study focused on issues of everyday life, well-being and comfort. Read more The projects funded by the Rural Development Programme have had positive effects in terms of the everyday lives, wellbeing and comfort of people in Lapland
Study: By developing practices, TET periods can be used to create a more positive and equal experience for an increasing number of people News 7.4.2022 MDI, the Finnish Youth Research Society and the Research Foundation for Studies and Education, Otus, researched the implementation, equality and… Read more Study: By developing practices, TET periods can be used to create a more positive and equal experience for an increasing number of people
MDI Academy 2022 kicked off with an Innovation Bootcamp News 6.4.2022 MDI Academy 2022 kicked off in early February with an Innovation Bootcamp co-organised by MDI, Crazy Town and Urban Mill…. Read more MDI Academy 2022 kicked off with an Innovation Bootcamp
A new study examines the support of young people’s work life-oriented transitions in services News 1.4.2022 During spring 2022, MDI carried out a study for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on supporting young people’s… Read more A new study examines the support of young people’s work life-oriented transitions in services
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