Communications for interest groups

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

The Unit for Development Communications in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is in charge of providing open, clear and reliable information about Finland´s official development policy and development cooperation. The Unit for Development Communications conducts a variety of communications projects and provides communication tools for the whole administration. A key communications project for interest groups is a programme offered for members of Political Youth organizations to familiarize with development policies. UNDP is in charge of organizing the project together with Demo ry, it includes seminars and a field trip to Myanmar. Finland takes part in OECD Development Centre DEVCOM-group and pays a member ship fee. The allowance is also used for the yearly opinion poll.