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
Common contexts include public administration, environmental policy, social welfare, education, and public procurement. For example, a
Relation to other concepts: they are closely related to pääperiaatteet (main principles) or yleisperiaatteet (general principles).