Business and Innovations for Development. Development co-operation of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Finland

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1 Business and Innovations for Development Development co-operation of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Finland

2 MEE in a nutshell The Ministry of Employment and the Economy (MEE) has a wide scope of activities and know-how: employment, business development and start-ups, energy, innovation and technology, regional development and mining issues. MEE comprises more than 30 organisations. See more: MEE implements development co-operation based on the Finnish Development Policy Programme by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as regards MEE s own areas of responsibility and know-how. See more: MEE and its agencies employ extensive co-operation around the world in developing various sectors of the economy. 2

3 Basis for Development Policy Co-operation in action MEE aims for a win-win situation between the aims of development co-operation and those of export promotion. Only well-functioning businesses and industries can ensure economic growth, create new jobs and satisfy the demand for goods and services. This nurtures stability and prosperity while combating poverty. MEE also aims to give administrative support to governments in developing countries to improve their policies. MEE underlines the ownership of the developing countries and the importance of demand orientation in all of its development co-operation. Contents of Development Co-operation of MEE Internationalisation of enterprises, export promotion and innovation policy Climate change and the energy and forestry sectors Water-related expertise and exploration of natural resources Promotion of employment and entrepreneurship, quality of working life, and immigration Regional development Good governance Development Policy Programmes have a comprehensive scope. 3

4 MEE Group agencies, institutions and organizations implementing development co-operation GTK: Minerals for development GTK: The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) -- established in produces and disseminates geological information for industry and society to promote systematic and sustainable use of crustal resources and the national geological endowment. GTK serves as Finland s national geoscientific information centre and participates actively in international research and project work. Businesses in developing countries: MINERALS SECTOR: design of modern institutional models, good governance issues, building of information infrastructures, information systems, geological mapping, training and education, mining and environmental issues, assessment and feasibility of mineral potential, small-scale mining, airborne geophysical surveys, development of geoscience laboratories, and production of test services (minerals processing, mineralogy, isotope geology, soil science, geophysics). WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION: land use, conservation and environmental management related to groundwater, groundwater in bedrock structures, and water quality. Countries: 50 countries in all continents. GTK serves as Finland s national geoscientific information centre and participates actively in international research and project work. ENVIRONMENT: baseline studies (ground, marine, airborne and earth observation techniques), mining and environmental issues, site assessments, radioactive waste disposal, laboratory design and test services, ecotourism development. 4

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6 MEE Group agencies, institutions and organizations implementing development co-operation High-end technology solutions and innovations: VTT VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is the biggest multi-technological applied research organisation in Northern Europe. VTT provides highend technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide range of front-line science and technology knowledge, VTT can combine different technologies, and create new innovations, a substantial range of world class technologies and applied research services, thus improving its clients competitiveness, profitability and competence. Through its international scientific and technology network, VTT can produce current information, anticipate technology knowledge, create and upgrade business intelligence and bring value added to its stakeholders. developing e-government indicators preparation of innovation capacity building with universities appraisal of cooperation development programmes in science, technology and innovation. Nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto,. Businesses in developing countries developing ICT strategies: analysis of state-of-the art ICT policies and infrastructure and preparation of policy development options, especially in the context of poverty reduction 6

7 MEE Group agencies, institutions and organizations implementing development co-operation Private sector development: Finpro Finpro is a globally operating expert organisation that assists Finnish companies with successful international growth. Finpro has over 350 professionals working in 65 offices in more than 40 countries. Finpro serves companies by enabling them to be in the right markets at the right time with a competitive offering and concept. Finpro s active foresight work, internationalisation expertise, competitive services and global network provide an excellent platform for the development of Finnish companies international business and competitiveness. In addition to the assignments for Finnish companies, Finpro manages substantial international initiatives such as Cleantech Finland, Future Learning Finland and FinNode. Businesses in developing countries Foresight and identifying future business opportunities Project advisory services, exploiting business opportunities generated by international development financiers, such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and the EU Business delegations. Countries: Finpro currently has a presence in some 20 countries around the world which are classified as developing countries by the OECD. Finpro facilitates the successful international growth of Finnish companies. Networking and market monitoring Consulting, partner search, sales channel development and export partner groups 7

8 MEE Group agencies, institutions and organizations implementing development co-operation Boosting innovation: Tekes Tekes is the most important publiclyfunded expert organisation for financing research, development and innovation in Finland. Tekes boosts wide-ranging innovation activities in research communities and the industry and service sectors. Tekes promotes a broadbased view on innovation: besides funding technological breakthroughs, Tekes emphasises the significance of servicerelated, design, business, and social innovations. Tekes supports and funds wide-ranging innovation activities in research communities. Businesses in developing countries funding for high-level research using the Bottom of the Pyramid approach funding for companies operating in Finland to enable their international growth by developing their business models, strategy and products to meet the demands of developing markets. 8

9 MEE Group agencies, institutions and organizations implementing development co-operation Export credit guarantees for Finnish exports to emerging markets and the developing world: Finnvera Finnvera is a specialised financing company and the Official Export Credit Agency of Finland (ECA). With the Finnvera guarantee, the exporter can cover its risks related to the export transaction. Finnvera cover makes an export transaction attractive to the Finnish company s client. The Finnvera guarantee offers: cover for the exporter against risk associated with the buyer or the buyer s country cover for the investor or financier against risks associated with foreign investments cover for the lender against risks associated with a foreign borrower or the borrower s country. Finnvera provides domestic financing for start-ups and growth, and for the further internationalisation of Finnish small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Finnvera enhances the operating potential and competitiveness of Finnish enterprises by offering loans, domestic guarantees, venture capital investments and export credit guarantees. Nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto, nosto.. Businesses in developing countries Finnvera supports Finnish ODA by providing export credit guarantees to selected projects which can benefit from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Concessional Credit Scheme. Projects include: energy development/making electricity available in rural areas development of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources technology transfer and enhancing energy auditing, as well as helping to develop energy strategies building clean water supply chains, water mains and water pumps 9

10 developing infrastructure in rural areas developing waste management Finnvera can offer guarantees for projects carried out in countries throughout the developing world on a case-by-case basis. The Concessional Credit Scheme is applicable to LICs (=Low Income Countries) and LMICs (=Low-Middle Income Countries) with some restrictions. administrative support for govern- establishment of fire and rescue services modernising hospital equipment ments, e.g. in drafting strategies, HRD policies, management of funds, developing private sector administration. 10 Countries:

11 MEE Group agencies, institutions and organizations implementing development co-operation TE Offices: active employment measures The employment and economic development administration develops services in support of employment and entrepreneurship. Business development services and support for growth companies are combined with services supporting employment and the development of expertise. Regional Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) have a broad range of services at their disposal. The network of TE Offices is nationwide. Key services for private customers include: Employment services and various support services promoting employment Vocational guidance and career planning Regional TE Offices have a broad range of services at their disposal. Education and vocational information services, labour market training Services for employers include: Recruitment services for finding employees Training and organisational development services The Ministry of Employment and the Economy systematically develops various web services that customers can use independently, regardless of time and place. 11

12 The Ministry of Employment and the Economy Jussi Toppila, Leena Pentikäinen P-Box 32, GOVERNMENT Tel Fax NORDIC ENVIRONMENTAL LABEL Printed matter Layout by: Up-to-Point Oy Printed by: Edita Prima Oy, February 2012