Ira Alanko

Ira Alanko is an experienced professional currently serving as a Ministerial Adviser at Valtiovarainministeriö, focusing on governance development in Finland, particularly in areas of open governance and anticipatory innovation governance, and representing EUPAN. Additionally, Alanko has been a Chief Specialist at the Prime Minister's Office since January 2016, leading the Experimental Finland team to promote public sector innovation and problem-solving through experimental approaches. Prior roles include Senior Specialist at the Ministry of Finance, where the emphasis was on open government and anticipatory innovation governance, and Program Manager for the AuroraAI initiative focused on developing e-Services. Alanko's career also includes positions as a Planner and Training Officer in the Construction Establishment of Defence Administration, and Development Consultant at Sirtekma Oy. Educational qualifications include a Specialist Qualification in Management from Rastor Oy and advanced degrees in e-Business Management and European Politics from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.