hakijakohtaisesti

Hakijakohtaisesti is a Finnish adverb used in administration and policy language to describe decisions, assessments, or allocations that are made individually for each applicant rather than applying uniformly. The phrase literally means "per applicant" and signals that considerations, criteria, or outcomes are tailored to the circumstances of each person who has submitted an application.

In practice, hakijakohtaisesti is used when evaluating eligibility, granting support, or determining rights. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, often requiring the collection of personal information to determine the appropriate outcome. The approach aims to reflect differences among applicants and to ensure that support or decisions match individual needs.

Implications: It can promote equity by recognizing individual circumstances but requires clear, standardized criteria and thorough documentation to maintain fairness and accountability. It also raises privacy considerations and administrative workload, since decisions are not batched but processed separately for each applicant. The term is common in Finnish public sector documents, social welfare, education funding, and grant administration.