Project Details
Description
The ORSI project is looking to address these challenges. We examine changes in the policy instruments of the welfare state, seek to identify effective and fair instruments in particular and generate information and tools in order to to reach the goal together with our partners.
| Acronym | ORSI |
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| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/06/18 → 31/08/25 |
Collaborative partners
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
- Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
- Aalto University
- Tampere University (lead)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Preparing a social impact bond in a Nordic welfare state: governance challenges and hybrid responses
Pihlajamaa, M., Merisalo, M. & Saari, P., 29 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Public Procurement. 26, 1, p. 90-112Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Capabilities for transformative sustainability management in cities
Bhatia, R., Pihlajamaa, M., Hyytinen, K. & Jäntti, A., 2025, In: Public Management Review. 27, 4, p. 1179-1203Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Public Procurement for Sustainability
Valovirta, V. & Pihlajamaa, M., 15 May 2025, Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management. Eriksson, P., Montonen, T., Laine, P.-M. & Heikkinen, A. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 257–260 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)307 Downloads (Pure)
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ROMEO: Role-play methods for interaction and impact assessment in sustainable public procurement
Pihlajamaa, M. (Manager), Merisalo, M. (Participant), Valovirta, V. (Participant) & Nieminen, M. (Participant)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research Council of Finland
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COSU: Co-designing sustainability-oriented innovation policy: experiences, instruments and solutions
Pihlajamaa, M. (Manager), Nieminen, M. (Owner), Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant), Rilla, N. (Participant), Kivikytö-Reponen, P. (Participant), Pikkuaho, P. (Participant), Palomäki, K. (Participant), Horn, S. (Participant) & Salo, H. (Participant)
1/10/21 → 31/03/24
Project: Business Finland project
Press/Media
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Perinteinen yritysten tutkimuksen ja kehityksen tukeminen ei enää riitä
Pihlajamaa, M. & Åkerman, M.
15/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Miljardien lisäykset tutkimukseen ja kehitykseen tulee käyttää oikein – Nämä viisi asiaa huomioitava
13/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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