haldusvaldkond
Haldusvaldkond is a term used in Estonian public administration to describe a policy area or field of administration that groups together the related governmental functions, institutions, and resources responsible for implementing public policy in that area. The term combines haldus (administration) and valdkond (field/sector) and is used to articulate the organization of the central state administration, including ministries, agencies, and other authorities.
A haldusvaldkond defines a scope for policy development, budgeting, coordination, and supervision. Within a haldusvaldkond, authorities
Common examples of haldusvaldkonnad in Estonia include education and science; health and social protection; justice and
In practice, haldusvaldkond guides how resources are allocated in the state budget, how policy is coordinated