Citizen Participation Policy Programme is one of the four policy programmes adopted by Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen's Government. It’s purpose is to strengthen Finnish democracy from its basis through the co-operation of several Ministries.

Within the frame of the Policy Programme different development processes have been launched in the fields of education for active citizenship, social participation and civic activity. At the moment around 20 different projects and operational ensembles have been started.

The Policy Programme aims to support its projects by promoting research regarding Finns as citizens, the changing challenges of citizenship, social capital, indicators of citizen participation and the state of democracy. It also promotes further research in social participation and supports studies as well as awakens discussion concerning the subject.

Information about the Policy Programme and programme directing can also be found on the Internet at www.vn.fi (Prime Minister’s Office).

Brochure of the Programme, pdf-file, 10 p.

Updated on August 9, 2006