tarveperusteisesti
Tarveperusteisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “based on need” or “on the basis of need.” It describes actions, allocations, or provisions that are guided by an assessment of individuals’ or groups’ needs rather than by uniform entitlement or equal distribution. The word combines tarve (need) with perusteinen (based on) and the adverbial suffix -sti.
In public administration and welfare policy, tarveperusteisesti is used to characterize approaches where services, funding, or
Advantages of tarveperusteisesti include directing resources to those with the greatest need and promoting equity in
See also tarveharkinta, universalism, and welfare-state policy.