In collaboration with Sitra, Verohallinto (the Finnish Tax Administration), Varma, Tieto and Trade Union Pro, Work 2040 deepens our understanding on changes in the sphere of work and encourages all entrepreneurs to organise their working lives according to their own needs and wishes. After the conclusion of this project, Demos…
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KORVA – Forms of Organising Funding for Experiments
February 20, 2018
As part of the current government programme (2015) of Finland, experiments are highlighted as a means to reform society. Thus, establishing a culture of experiments is among the focuses of the programme. During the years 2015–16, Demos Helsinki led a project with its partner Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), during which…
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Tech for Society: technology as a building block for a sustainable and equal society
February 12, 2018
Demos Helsinki is helping public administration and companies to widen their perception of the technological shift. We have done considerable research and development projects on the societal and business impact of technology, including the Naked Approach initiative funded by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation), and the Ministry…
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100 Smart and Sustainable Consumer Acts
January 26, 2018
The personal daily choices and actions of consumers have a significant impact on the overall greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of natural resources. In 2017, to map sustainable means for leading a good life and the opportunities for expanding the market of such consumer choices, Demos Helsinki, Sitra and…
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Avain2030
January 26, 2018
The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development came into effect on 1.1.2016. The core of its Action Plan consists of 17 jointly accepted objectives and their 169 sub-objectives. Their aim is to demolish extreme poverty and achieve sustainable development in all relevant areas: economically, with respect to well-being, and environmentally….
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The Naked Approach
January 25, 2018
What are the possibilities in using digitalization and Internet of Things to improve human capabilities and create a more resource smart world? In the hyperconnected society there are more and more connections between people and things. This allows for new ways for people to participate and be capable – and…
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A Shared Objective for the Future of Work
November 14, 2017
It has been speculated that work as we know it will be changing. This uncertainty and the risk involved has instigated research into the possibilities and how to adapt. In Finland, the Prime Minister’s Office commissioned Demos Helsinki to develop a shared aim and understanding for the future of work. To…
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Work 2040: scenarios for the future of work
November 12, 2017
In collaboration with Sitra, Verohallinto (the Finnish Tax Administration), Varma, Tieto and Trade Union Pro, Work 2040 deepens our understanding on changes in the sphere of work and encourages all entrepreneurs to organise their working lives according to their own needs and wishes. After the conclusion of this project, Demos…
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Nordic Built Cities
October 22, 2017
In collaboration with Nordic Innovation, Demos Helsinki planned and executed Nordic Built Cities -event series. It brought together stakeholders from all Nordic countries to collaborate in making our cities more sustainable and livable. The events served as a support for Nordic Innovation not only to get right stakeholder coalition to…
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Tools for Future Leadership – Innovation Camp
October 21, 2017
Innovation Camp was designed for the Finnish Government’s top-level civil servants as part of the Future Leaders course commissioned by the Ministry of Finance. The camp focused on capacity-building of future leaders in the public sector, and it offered them innovation tools and a space to reflect on 21st Century…
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The Society’s Commitment to Sustainable Development: assessment and development of the commitment tool
October 13, 2017
The society’s commitment to take action for sustainable development is globally unique social innovation. Finnish national commitment to sustainable development is defining central aims for sustainable development reaching to year 2050. Commitment to sustainable development is open, concrete and voluntary way for organizations and individuals to participate into fulfilling the…
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Experimental Frameworks
October 13, 2017
Experimentation has found its way into government and public policy. The brainchild of the polymaths of old whose expertise ranged from philosophy to chemistry and physics, the experimental method has proven itself to be an objective and preeminently effective way to evaluate the consequences of changes or the lack thereof….
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A Vision for Higher Education in 2030
October 11, 2017
Finnish higher education and research are facing a changing landscape: work (and therefore universities’ role in relation to it) is changing, competition for the brightest minds has gone global, needed meta and hybrid skills are changing, AI and robotization is opening up new possibilities, and science is becoming more and…
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