The fast changes in the operating environment of local authorities pose challenges and demands on the use of information and communication technologies in the production and development of the services. The Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities seeks to promote the opportunities of the local government sector to make efficient use of ICT.
The Association promotes the interoperability of the public sector information technology, develops the joint use of various data pools and supports the development of multichannel services across sectoral borders. With the broadband coverage being nationwide, it is time now to ensure the availability of services at reasonable prices for residents, enterprises as well as for the public sector across the country.