Lindgren, J., Mokka, R., Neuvonen, A., & Toponen, A. (2019). Digitalisaatio – Murroksen koko kuva. Tammi.
The book offers a holistic overview of how digitalization is transforming society and the economy, providing insights to frame effective policy responses and guide strategic decision-making in the digital era.
Leppänen, J., Neuvonen, A., & Saarinen, M. (2019). “Hidden competences: Finnish employers’ and students’ appreciation of the effect of learning abroad on employability” in Coelen, R. & Gribble, C. (eds.) Internationalization and Employability in Higher Education. Routledge.
The book chapter finds that study-abroad experiences foster “hidden competences” that students value but employers may overlook, suggesting that education and labor policies should better recognize and leverage international learning to improve graduates’ employability.
Kiiski-Kataja, E., Laine, P., Jousilahti, J., & Neuvonen, A. (2018). Hyvinvoinnin seuraava erä – Ihanteet, visiot ja ratkaisut. Sitra.
The report explores the next stage of societal well-being by outlining new ideals, visions, and solutions, offering thought leadership and recommendations that can guide innovation in social policy and public initiatives for future well-being.
Koste, O-W., Neuvonen, A., & Schmidt-Thomé, K. (2018). Kaupungistumisen käännekohdat: Skenaarioita Suomen kaupungistumisen tulevaisuudesta 2039. Demos Helsinki.
The scenario report provides scenario-based insights into the future of urbanization in Finland up to 2039, identifying key turning points and uncertainties to inform urban development policy and strategic spatial planning.
Halonen, T. & Neuvonen, A. (2017). “Tarvitaan uudenlaista kumppanuutta” in Kirjava käsikirja kestävästä kehityksestä. Tammi.
The book chapter calls for new forms of partnership in advancing sustainable development, arguing that cross-sector collaborations (between government, businesses, and civil society) are crucial for effective sustainability policy implementation.
Neuvonen, A., & Ache, P. (2017). “Metropolitan vision making – using backcasting as a strategic learning process to shape metropolitan futures.” Futures, 86, 73–83. DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2016.10.003
The peer-reviewed article demonstrates how backcasting can be used as a strategic learning tool in metropolitan vision-making, illustrating how planners and policymakers can collaboratively shape long-term urban futures and enhance strategic urban policy development.
Hautamäki, A., Leppänen, J., Mokka, R., & Neuvonen, A. (2017). From Pause to Play: Work and income in the next era. Sitra Memorandum.
The report examines the future of work and income, highlighting the shift from traditional employment paradigms (“pause”) to new models of work and social security (“play”), and providing guidance for policies to ensure sustainable livelihoods in the next era of work.
Neuvonen, A. (2017). Rewiring Progress. Sitra Memorandum.
The report suggests rethinking the notion of societal progress, advocating for updated metrics and approaches that “rewire” progress to align policy with sustainability, equity, and well-being in the 21st century.
Ameel, L. & Neuvonen, A. (2016). “Utopian jälkeen: vaihtoehtoisia tulevaisuusvisioita kirjallisuudessa ja kaupunkistrategioissa”, Terra, 128 (2).
The journal article compares alternative future visions depicted in literature with those in city strategy documents, illustrating how imaginative utopian thinking can inspire urban policy narratives and more creative city planning approaches.
Neuvonen, A., Kuittinen, O., Saler, K., Höjer, M., Rantanen, K., Lähteenoja, S., Wangel, J., Anttila, J., Annala, M., Välimaki, H., & Vargas, M. (2015). Nordic Cities Beyond Digital Disruption. Demos Helsinki.
The report analyzes how Nordic cities can navigate and thrive beyond the disruptions of digitalization, offering strategic recommendations for urban policymakers to harness digital innovations while maintaining resilience, inclusivity, and competitiveness.
Annala, M., Kaskinen, T., Lee, S., Leppänen, J., Mattila, K., Neuvonen, A., Nuutinen, J., Saarikoski, E., & Tarvainen, A. (2015). Design for Government: Human-centric governance through experiments. Government’s analysis, assessment and research series 2015/17.
The report advocates a human-centric, experimental approach to governance (“Design for Government”), showing how policy innovation through iterative experiments can make public administration more responsive and effective in tackling complex problems.
Koponen, J., Korhonen, S., Neuvonen, A., et al. (2015). Health 2050 – Four scenarios for human-driven health and freedom of choice. Demos Helsinki.
The scenario report presents four future healthcare scenarios emphasizing human-centric health and freedom of choice, illustrating potential transformations in health systems and providing long-term insights to guide health policy and system design.
Rask, M. T., Neuvonen, A., & Louhija, K. (2015). “Ilmastokeskustelun muutosdynamiikka.” Futura, 34(3), 67–78.
The peer-reviewed article analyzes how the climate change discussion in Finland has evolved, identifying drivers of change in public discourse and drawing implications for more effective climate communication and engagement in policy-making.
Annala, M., Liljenström, C., Mattila, K., Neuvonen, A., Parkkinen, M., Valladares, A., Vesanen, V., & Wangel, J. (2014). Smart Retro – Novel Way to Develop Cities. Demos Helsinki.
The report proposes the “Smart Retro” concept as an innovative model for urban development that combines smart technology solutions with the retrofitting of existing urban structures, offering inspiration and policy guidance for sustainable city regeneration.
Neuvonen, A., Kaskinen, T., Leppänen, J., Lähteenoja, S., Mokka, R., & Ritola, M. (2014). “Lifestyles backcasting as an agency-orientated method for creating sustainable futures.” Futures, 58, 66–76. DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2014.01.004
The peer-reviewed article introduces an agency-oriented backcasting approach focused on sustainable lifestyles, empowering individuals and communities to actively shape their futures and providing policymakers a method to engage the public in sustainability transitions.
Kuittinen, O., Lähteenoja, S., Neuvonen, A., & Ritola, M. (2013). “Gatekeepers of Sustainable Innovation.” (Paper presented at the World Resources Forum 2013.)
The paper highlights the pivotal role of “gatekeepers” (key intermediaries and decision-makers) in advancing sustainable innovation, suggesting that engaging these actors can accelerate the adoption of green technologies and practices, with implications for innovation policy.
Groezinger, R., Lähteenoja, S., & Neuvonen, A. (2013). “From Global Champions to Local Loops: Sustainable Lifestyles in Europe 2050.” (Paper presented at the World Resources Forum 2013.)
The paper explores contrasting scenario pathways for sustainable lifestyles in Europe by 2050 – from top-down “Global Champions” to bottom-up “Local Loops” – offering a framework that helps policymakers and stakeholders understand potential shifts in lifestyles and consumer behavior.
Kaskinen, T., Korhonen, S., Neuvonen, A., & Tarvainen, A. (2013). “Connecting sustainability and continuous innovation: Successful sustainability strategies in mid-size Finnish companies.” (Paper presented at the World Resources Forum 2013, Helsinki.)
The paper examines how mid-sized Finnish companies successfully link sustainability with continuous innovation, providing insights for business strategy and suggesting that supportive policies can foster corporate sustainability and eco-innovation in the mid-sized sector.