InnoFrugal: Innovations For Emerging Markets, 24 - 25 AprilDescription of the event: The Nordic Frugal Innovation Society ry (http:tnfis.org) is organising the 3rd edition of their annual conference InnoFrugal (www.innofrugal.com) during April 24-25, 2017 in Helsinki. T…24 Apr 2017 15:00 — 25 Apr 15:00EventMaking downtown Helsinki more walkable: time for a grassroots revolutionTimo Hämäläinen is an urban planner from Helsinki, Finland, who believes the design, planning and development of cities should be a cultural exercise as well as a technical one. You can see the original article and m…08 Dec 2016ArticlePromoting social enterprise financing Social enterprises stand behind some of the most fascinating social innovations in Europe in recent years. Many compelling cases from all over the continent have demonstrated how social innovators running social enterpr…14 Jul 2016ArticleNordic Cities Beyond Digital DisruptionMany urban areas – both buildings, services and urban activity – are dilapidating. Smart urban services provide new jobs and make cities more livable. The strongest urban vitality comes from the engagement of locals…05 Apr 2016ArticleLEADER projects support migrant integration in Punkalaidun, FinlandSince 2011, Punkalaidun, a rural municipality in South-West Finland, has been investing in the integration and welfare of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers with the help of two LEADER projects.07 Mar 2016ArticleLEADER facilite l’intégration des migrants à Punkalaidun, FinlandeDepuis 2011, Punkalaidun, une commune rurale du sud-ouest de la Finlande, investit dans l'accueil et l’intégration d’immigrants, réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile, avec l'aide de deux projets LEADER.07 Mar 2016ArticleHelsinki Street EatsStreet food describes systems of everyday life. In its sheer everydayness we discover attitudes to public space, cultural diversity, health, regulation and governance, our habits and rituals, logistics and waste, and mo…22 Mar 2012ContextEnding Homelessness in FinlandFinland has in recent years successfully reduced long-term homelessness. The Finnish experience strongly suggests that ending homelessness is possible.22 Aug 2011InterviewsFinnish Government's Plan to Reduce Long Term HomelessnessHomelessness is closely associated with the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and Helsinki in particular. In November 2007 there were some 4,000 homeless individuals in the Metropolitan Area, which is more than half the number…19 Jul 2011ArticleThe Research and Innovation Council of Finland Recommends ActionFinland works to generate policy that will strengthen its position among the top knowledge and competence-based countries.15 Jun 2011GovernanceHelping Finland take a Wider Look at Social EnterpriseThe Government is now considering how social enterprise could be seen in a much wider role in addition to developing labour market integration policies.15 Jun 2011GovernanceSocial Innovations are Coming Timo Hämäläinen on social innovation generating social renewal.15 Jun 2011ContextCoordination Mechanisms in Finnish Innovation Policy An Excerpt from Transformation of the Finnish Innovation System: A Network Approach15 Jun 2011ContextSupporting Social Innovations in FinlandIf one wants to support Social Innovation, then what should one do?15 Jun 2011Article
