Sisäasiainhallinto

Sisäasiainhallinto is a Finnish term that refers to the internal affairs administration, the part of public administration responsible for domestic policy and the management of internal security and public order within the state. The term is used in political science and public administration to distinguish the field of internal governance from areas such as foreign policy, finance, or external relations.

The scope typically encompassed by sisäasiainhallinto includes public order and safety, policing and internal security, border control and immigration policy, civil registration and identity management, and the governance and coordination of local government and emergency services such as rescue and civil protection. The exact responsibilities can vary by country and over time, as reforms reorganize agencies and authorities under different ministries or administrative units.

In Finland, the concept is closely associated with the work of the Ministry of the Interior (Sisäministeriö) and its subordinate agencies. The internal affairs field has historically covered areas like policing, border issues, rescue services, and local government administration, though organizational structures have evolved through reforms. The term is also used in academic and historical contexts to discuss the broader administrative domain responsible for domestic governance, security, and public services, rather than to designate a single current department.

Overall, sisäasiainhallinto provides a framework for understanding how a state organizes its internal governance, public safety, and related administrative functions.