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Mika Vehka is a Grant-funded Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Political Science. His work focuses on political science, particularly in corporate lobbying, interest groups, and organizational governance.
- Education: Doctoral Thesis (2023) on interest organizations' governance and success.
His research explores how internal governance structures of interest organizations affect advocacy performance, digital media's role in policy influence, and corporate lobbying strategies in corporatist countries. Collaborations span three countries, emphasizing cross-national comparative analysis.
Recent publications highlight tensions between collective action and individual lobbying, board governance in nonprofits, and digital media as a tool for weaker interest groups. Awards include the 2018 HYMY Prize for collaborative academic contributions.
- Projects: Active in "Lobbaus sosiaalisessa mediassa" (2023-2026) and "Globalization and the Rise of Corporate Lobbying" (2021-2026).
Engaged in workshops like the 2020 Avoimuusrekisterivalmistelun verkkotyöpaja, contributing to transparency initiatives and stakeholder collaboration frameworks.
