STAKES in the state administration

STAKES is a sector research institute under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Its core functions are research, development and information production. It also supports the Ministry in implementing the strategy of the administrative branch.

STAKES' operations are governed by the relevant Act and Decree. Its statutory functions are:

• To engage in research and development
• To evaluate social welfare and health care
• To refine and communicate information and develop expertise at national and international levels
• To maintain statistics and registers
• To influence social and health policy

In addition to legislation and its own strategy, STAKES' operations are guided by an annual performance agreement with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.