Jatkotoimille

Jatkotoimille is a Finnish noun phrase used to refer to follow-up actions or further measures to be taken after an initial assessment, decision, or intervention. The term is formed from jatko- meaning continuation and toim(i) meaning action or measure. The form jatkotoimille is the allative plural, indicating actions directed toward or designated as follow-up actions.

The phrase is commonly used in public administration, healthcare, education, and project management. In policy documents, reports, and evaluations, jatkotoimille designates concrete tasks planned after an initial step, such as monitoring, evaluation, additional treatment, revised plans, or budget adjustments. It signals next steps that are intended to ensure outcomes are achieved or problems are addressed.

Example usage in Finnish contexts: Raportissa ehdotetaan jatkotoimille seuraavat toimenpiteet. Translation: The report proposes the following follow-up actions.

Etymology and grammar: jatkotoimi derives from jatko- (continuation) and toimi (action), with -lle marking the allative case. The expression is typically used in formal or administrative writing to outline what must be done after an initial action.

See also: jatkotoimet (follow-up measures), toimenpiteet (measures), seuranta (monitoring), arviointi (evaluation).