A Study of Coordination Challenges in Digital Policy Implementation and Evaluation in Finland

Abstract

This paper focuses on identifying the natures of coordination challenges in digital policy implementation and evaluation in Finland. The research adopts a qualitative approach, because relevant literature and reports are reviewed to ascertain these challenges. The review result shows that coordination challenges in digital policy implementation and evaluation in Finland are related to issues such as autonomy and independence, poor policy planning and approval, financial limitations, inadequate expertise and personnel shortages, orientation towards gains (profit), developmental inequalities among regions; lack of awareness among some stakeholders etc. In addition, the review result shows that recommendations for addressing these challenges are related to issues such as more collaboration, openness, partnership building and networking, improving awareness, enhancing digital and computer education, increasing budgetary allocations, more transparency, encouraging local participation and accountability etc.