Palveluneliöitetut

Palveluneliöitetut are a type of financial instrument that has been introduced in Finland during the 2010s. The term literally translates to "service capitalized" or "service capitalized entities" in English.

The concept of palveluneliöitetut was introduced as part of the Finnish government's efforts to reform the country's welfare system and improve the quality of social services. The idea behind palveluneliöitetut is to combine the functions of government-provided services with those of private sector companies.

In practical terms, a palveluneliöitetut is a company that has been contracted by the state or municipalities to provide a specific service. The service provider is often a private company or a non-profit organization. The company is then capitalized by the government or municipalities, with the stated intent of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.

The palveluneliöitetut model is seen as a way to improve the quality of services by incentivizing innovation and competition. By contracting services to private providers, the government aims to reduce costs and increase flexibility in the provision of services. However, the model has also been criticized for its potential risks, such as compromising the public character of services or undermining the social safety net.

The introduction of palveluneliöitetut has been a complex and contentious process, involving a range of stakeholders and requiring significant reforms to the existing administrative system. The long-term effects and the success of the palveluneliöitetut model are still being evaluated and debated by experts and policymakers.