#lobbying

Making lobbying transparent

At Mailand, we are committed to following these principles of good advocacy practice and to openly communicating the foundations of our advocacy work. When advocacy information is made transparent, trust is built – and trust is the foundation of effective and functioning societal dialogue.

Lobbying: backroom game or quality dialogue?

One of the great strengths of Finnish decision-making is that political leaders actively listen to different perspectives. Whether it’s a small association, a large company, or an individual citizen, every voice is usually heard. Decision-makers want to understand how their choices affect everyday life, the economy, and society. This openness provides a productive foundation for working for the common good and strengthens trust within the society.

Transparent lobbying is part of democracy

The rules of lobbying have been mostly unwritten in Finland. The market of influencing has been mostly dominated by lobbying organisations, but in recent years the situation has been changing. PR agencies have developed their influencing services and it seems there has been growing demand for it. It has become a natural part of services […]