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Government Decree on the Research and Innovation Council of Finland.

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Institution Policy/planning Research
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree provides for the establishment of the Research and Innovation Council of Finland, which shall assist the Government and ministries in matters within its competence. The Council shall, among other things: (a) follow national and international developments in research, technology and innovation; (b) evaluate developments within the sphere of its authority; (c) address major matters relating to the development of science, technology and innovation policy and prepare proposals and plans in these fields for the Government; (d) address matters relating to the development and allocation of public research and innovation funding on a preparatory basis for the Government; and (e) coordinate Government activities in the field of science, technology and innovation policy. The Council shall have subcommittees.

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi