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Established in 1917, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been an integral part of the Finnish government since the country gained independence. Over the years, the Ministry's responsibilities have evolved to reflect the changing needs and priorities of Finland's transport and communications sectors, including the growing importance of digitalization and environmental sustainability. |
The history goes back to 1892.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ministry |url=https://lvm.fi/en/the-ministry |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Ministry of Transport and Communications |language=en-US}}</ref> Established in 1917, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been an integral part of the Finnish government since the country gained independence. Over the years, the Ministry's responsibilities have evolved to reflect the changing needs and priorities of Finland's transport and communications sectors, including the growing importance of digitalization and environmental sustainability.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://vm.fi/en/history |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Valtiovarainministeriö |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:08, 18 April 2023
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| Jurisdiction | Finnish Government |
| Headquarters | Eteläesplanadi 16, Helsinki |
| Annual budget | €3.363 billion (2018) |
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications (LVM, Template:Lang-fi, Template:Lang-sv) is one of the twelve ministries which comprise the Finnish Government.[1] LVM oversees Finland's transportation network and the country's communication services.[2]
LVM's budget for 2018 is €3,362,555,000.[3] The ministry employs 180 people.[citation needed]
Agencies within the ministry's administrative reach include the Finnish Transport Agency, Trafi, FICORA, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The ministry is in charge of several state-owned companies; the most notable of these is Finland's national public broadcasting company, Yle.[4]
Key Agencies and Companies
Several agencies and state-owned companies operate under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, including:
- Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylä): Responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of Finland's transport infrastructure.
- Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom): Regulates and supervises transport and communication services, as well as promotes traffic safety.
- Finnish Meteorological Institute (Ilmatieteen laitos): Provides weather, climate, and environmental information for various sectors, including transport and communications.
- VR Group: The state-owned railway company responsible for passenger and freight rail services in Finland.
- Finavia: The state-owned company responsible for managing and developing Finland's airports and air traffic services.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has been actively pursuing several initiatives to support digitalization and sustainability in Finland. These include the National Architecture for Digital Services (KaPA), the Digital Finland Framework, and the AuroraAI project, which aim to improve public services, foster digital innovation, and enhance the country's digital infrastructure.
History
The history goes back to 1892.[5] Established in 1917, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been an integral part of the Finnish government since the country gained independence. Over the years, the Ministry's responsibilities have evolved to reflect the changing needs and priorities of Finland's transport and communications sectors, including the growing importance of digitalization and environmental sustainability.[6]
References
- ^ "About the Government". Valtioneuvosto. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "The Ministry". Ministry of Transport and Communications. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ "Valtionbudjetti.fi: talousarvioesitys 2018 visualisoituna". Valtionbudjetti.fi. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "Administrative sector - Ministry of Transport and Communications". www.lvm.fi. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
- ^ "The Ministry". Ministry of Transport and Communications. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "History". Valtiovarainministeriö. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
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