Jukka Torikka currently serves as the Head of Communications at ELY-keskus - Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, a position commenced in August 2023. Prior experience includes public affairs work at the Finnish Defence Forces and management of communications for the City of Turku. A freelance reporter since 2009, Jukka has contributed articles on international issues, political developments, and book reviews. Previous roles encompass responsibilities as Communications Officer for the City of Kuopio and the UN Migration Agency, as well as a Press Officer at the Ministry of Education and Culture. Jukka's background also includes serving as an assistant to a member of the Finnish Parliament and positions at the Finnish embassies in Nicosia and Manila. Jukka holds a Master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä.
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ELY-keskus - Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
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Elinkeino-, liikenne- ja ympäristökeskukset (ELY-keskukset) edistävät alueellista kehittämistä hoitamalla valtionhallinnon toimeenpano- ja kehittämistehtäviä alueilla. Vastuualueitamme ovat: • Elinkeinot, työvoima ja osaaminen • Liikenne ja infrastruktuuri • Ympäristö ja luonnonvarat ELY-keskuksen arvoja ovat asiakaslähtöisyys, osaaminen, yhteistyö ja avoimuus. ELY-keskukset myös ohjaavat ja valvovat työ- ja elinkeinotoimiston (TE-toimiston) toimia. *** The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) are responsible for the regional implementation and development tasks of the central government. Finland has a total of 15 ELY Centres. They are tasked with promoting regional competitiveness, well-being and sustainable development and curbing climate change. ELY Centres have three areas of responsibility: • Business and industry, labour force, competence and cultural activities • Transport and infrastructure • Environment and natural resources The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment steer and supervise the activities of the Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices).