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Kaisu Sahamies is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Administrative Studies at Tampere University, Finland. Her research centers on public sector governance, local government, and digital platforms, with a strong focus on sustainability, citizen participation, and public value creation in urban contexts, particularly in Espoo and Finland.
Her research interests span platform governance, circular economy, ecosystem approaches in public management, and digital transformation in local government. She explores how digital platforms can enable sustainable material circulation and enhance citizen engagement in urban governance. Her work integrates theoretical insights with practical case studies from Finnish municipalities.
The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on governance innovation in the public sector, particularly through digital platforms and ecosystem models. Her research trend shows increasing attention to sustainability, co-creation, and the redefinition of public roles in collaborative governance settings. Key themes include citizen participation, value creation, and environmental policy integration in local government.
- Best Master’s thesis of the year 2020, Association of Finnish Municipalities (awarded November 24, 2021)
Kaisu Sahamies actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewing for journals such as Journal of Management and Governance, Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy, and International Review of Administrative Sciences. She has delivered invited lectures and conference presentations on urban governance and digital platforms. While no formal grants are listed, her research output and activities suggest active engagement in research projects, likely funded through university or public administration channels.
Her work is closely tied to real-world public administration practices, particularly in the City of Espoo, where she has studied service ecosystems and governance models. Though no formal lab or research group is named, her collaborations with scholars like Anttiroiko and Welinder indicate participation in a broader research network focused on public innovation and sustainable governance.
