Cities’ Capacity to Solve Problems: a Workshop on the Finnish Experience
When? 5th June, 1-3.30 PM (EET, Helsinki time)
What? Workshop and presentation on Public Sector Capabilities Index
Where? Lyhtysali, Sofia Helsinki, Sofiankatu 4 C
For whom? For urban and public sector innovation and economic developers
Join us for a workshop hosted by the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose on the Public Sector Dynamic Capabilities Index. Researchers will present findings from interviews with over 20 city governments across 11 countries. The session will explore dynamic capabilities and refine the model with Finnish innovation specialists.
Facilitators: Rainer Kattel and IIPP team
In collaboration with: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Ministry of Finance, and Sitra.
More about the research: Public Sector Capabilities Index
Preliminary agenda, 5th June 2025
| 1.00pm – 1.10pm | Welcome | Riina Niemi |
| 1.10pm – 1.20pm | Introduction to IIPP and the Public Sector Capabilities Index | Rainer Kattel |
| 1.20pm – 1.50pm | Presentation by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: building ecosystem capabilities in Finnish cities | Olli Voutilainen |
| 1.50pm – 2.00pm | Introducing our assessment approach | IIPP Team |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Workshop – Break out groups | Led by IIPP team |
| 3.00pm – 3.15pm | Break | |
| 3.15pm – 3.30pm | Next steps and close | IIPP Team + Riina Niemi |
More info:
Riina Niemi
040 7080 178
riina.niemi@pirkanmaa.fi
