Kattoperiaatteiden

Kattoperiaatteiden is the genitive plural form of kattoperiaate, a Finnish term referring to umbrella or overarching principles that provide a unifying framework for a set of related rules, policies, or practices. The component kattoperiaate combines katto ('roof' or 'covering') and periaate ('principle'), and kattoperiaatteiden denotes multiple such principles used collectively. The concept is used to describe high-level guidelines intended to ensure coherence and alignment across different sectors, programs, or regulations.

In Finnish policy and governance text, kattoperiaatteiden are not a single codified doctrine but a way to summarize core values or objectives that should guide decisions. They help subordinate rules and actions to common goals, such as fairness, transparency, sustainability, and efficiency. They are often cited when drafting strategy documents, legislation, or program guidelines to maintain consistency across departments.

Common contexts include public administration, environmental policy, social welfare, education, and public procurement. For example, a framework might state that all measures must adhere to kattoperiaatteiden that prioritize equal access, cost effectiveness, and accountability; all new programs are expected to be subject to these overarching principles.

Relation to other concepts: they are closely related to pääperiaatteet (main principles) or yleisperiaatteet (general principles). The singular form kattoperiaate is used to refer to a single umbrella principle, whereas kattoperiaatteiden refers to the set of such principles.