The power of data: how Helsinki is improving citizens’ lives

Helsinki's services are being improved through the power of data
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— Jan Vapaavuori, Mayor of Helsinki (2017-2021)

— Sebastian Buckup, Head of Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network, World Economic Forum.

Helsinki process to understand the power of data — Balancing multistakeholder interests to build trust

Published May 6, 2022

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Shaping the Future of Data Policy

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Eliminating ineffective spending on global health

Businesses tackle air pollution and climate change

Tackling the climate crisis with innovative green technologies

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