Lisätarpeen

Lisätarpeen is a Finnish term meaning the need for additional resources or services beyond what is normally provided. It is used in public administration, welfare services, education, healthcare, and budgeting to describe extra requirements that must be addressed to ensure adequate outcomes for individuals or groups.

The word is formed from lisä ("extra") and tarve ("need"), and lisätarpeen is the genitive singular form used in phrases such as lisätarpeen arviointi (assessment of additional need) or lisätarpeen kartoitus (mapping of additional need).

In education, lisätarpeen refers to a student's need for extra support beyond standard instruction, often guiding decisions about individualized arrangements or additional resources. In social services and health care, lisätarpeen arviointi or kartoitus identifies people who require more intensive or specialized services than normally offered. In budgeting and policy, lisätarpeen arviointi informs decisions on allocating funds for programs and services beyond baseline levels.

Because the term is broad, its exact interpretation depends on context, regulations, and organizational practices. It is commonly used alongside related terms such as lisäresurssit (additional resources) and lisäbudjetointi (supplementary budgeting).