Modernisaatio
Modernisaatio is a Finnish term for modernization, referring to the process by which societies adopt new technologies, institutions, and social practices to achieve structural change. The concept is used across disciplines such as sociology, political science, economics, urban planning, and public administration to describe long-term transformations from traditional to more complex and efficient systems.
In Finland, modernisaatio traditionally describes the shift from an agrarian society to an industrial and urban
The concept is closely linked to modernization theory, a framework from sociology and development studies that
Modernisaatio also features in policy discussions about balancing innovation with social equity, upgrading infrastructure and education