Ehdotuksia

Ehdotuksia is the plural form of the Finnish noun ehdotus, meaning proposal, suggestion, or recommendation. The term is used to refer to ideas or plans presented for consideration in a range of settings, from business meetings to public policy discussions. Etymology: ehdotus stems from the verb ehdottaa, to propose, with the usual noun-forming suffix -us; the plural is ehdotuksia in the partitive/genitive usage with typical Finnish inflection.

In daily and formal use, people present ehdotuksia to committees, boards, or governing bodies. They may address problems, opportunities, or resource allocations, and may be informal or formal in tone.

A typical formal ehdotus includes background or problem statement, objective, proposed actions or options, justification or evidence, expected impact, required resources and costs, implementation timeline, and criteria for evaluating success. Clarity, feasibility, and alignment with goals are common evaluation criteria. The decision on an ehdotus is usually made by discussion, amendments, and often voting or approval by a deliberative body.

In public life, ehdotuksia may appear in agenda items, policy consultations, or grant and project proposals. They can be submitted by individuals, organizations, or administrative units, and may be subject to public comment or stakeholder input.

Related terms include esitys, often used for a formal motion or presentation in a meeting, and toimintasuunnitelma or suunnitelma for a concrete plan of action. Ehdotuksia as a concept highlights the creative and deliberative phase of decision-making, preceding implementation.