Table 3 Finland’s AG level under the new framework
Criteria | Finland capability and system |
|---|---|
Foresight system | - Periodic government foresight reports by the Prime Minister’s Office - Government Foresight Group organized by ministers [But] The government’s role concerning results of the public discussion is rather limited. |
Networked system | - National Foresight Network with workshops, events, and expert discussions - Ministry- and regional-level coordination to facilitate a policy integration - Open discussion for non-commercial societies and research/academic institutions |
Feedback system | - Independent actors including the government, which challenge and overwatch each other - Review by the Parliamentary Committee of the Future on a foresight report - Private-side evaluation on foresight process and policy integration |
Continuity system | - Implicit consensus on foresight implementation and a future-oriented culture - Voluntary foresight through a venue for participation - Repetitive practices with various types of foresight projects - Foresight training/education from academic institutions |