Working group for the coordination of the Government's research activities

VN tutkimustietoryhmä

Working group for the coordination of the Government's research activities

VNK012:00/2026 Body

The working group for the coordination of the Government’s research activities is a body that facilitates cooperation and exchange of information between the ministries. Through its work, the working group aims to strengthen the cross-sectoral oversight of research activities, improve the knowledge base for decision-making and develop approaches for communicating research data for use in preparation and decision-making processes.

Basic information In progress

Project number VNK012:00/2026

Case numbers VN/31316/2025

Set by Prime Minister’s Office

Term/schedule 8.12.2025 – 31.12.2027

Date of appointment 8.12.2025

Type of body Working group

Contact person
Sari Löytökorpi, Johtava asiantuntija
tel. +358 295 160 187
[email protected]

Project status

Goals and results

The working group acts as a contracting group for the joint research activities of the Government and its ministries and serves as a transmitter of research data between ministries and a forum for communication.

The working group also cooperates with other parties that disseminate, finance and produce research data. The working group consults with experts and organises hearings and other events needed to support its work and foster dialogue.

The members of the working group are responsible for coordinating the Government’s research processes and submitting prioritised proposals on information needs to the Prime Minister’s Office. The members of the working group promote cooperation between ministries in identifying information needs and coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Government’s research plan and the achievement of its objectives. The members of the working group are also responsible for transmitting research-based information to decision-makers in their respective ministries and branches of government.

Starting points

The Prime Minister's Office asks the ministries to identify their information needs and submit them for inclusion in an annual research plan. The information needs must concern issues that are important for the Government's decision-making or policy formulation.

Additional information

Developing and statute drafting in the Government

The ministries implement the Government Programme, draft acts and other statutes, and promote reforms through different kinds of projects, working groups and bodies. Information on all this is available on the Government website.

All ministries' projects are available on the Government website valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects

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