What is security of supply?

Co-operation to safeguard vital systems
In general, security of supply means the capacity to maintain the basic activities that are indispensable for safeguarding the population's living conditions, for sustaining the functioning of critical infrastructures, and the material preconditions for maintaining national preparedness and defence in case of serious disturbances and emergency situations.

Normal economic structures constitute the basis of security of supply
The purpose of activities for ensuring the security of supply is to analyse the threats and risks that endanger our economy, as well as to create means and measures to safeguard vulnerable sectors and activities. The objective is to maintain normal economic activity even during disturbances and under emergency conditions.

In Finland, secure and reliably functioning systems are safeguarded
In most situations, security of supply means access to materials. In Finland another essential aspect of security of supply is the reliable functioning of essential technical and logistical systems.

Security of supply in Finland

The Finnish model is based on co-operation between the public administration and the business world
Securing supply in Finland has been organized as a comprehensive co-operation network. Participants are various sectors of the public administration and business, as well as branch organisations. Emergency preparedness is extended to cover the entire national economy and to reach all its branches, including certain plants producing goods and services that are necessary for securing supply. Various sectors of public administration, from central government to local administrative agencies, are prepared to take the necessary measures under emergency conditions. The National Emergency Supply Agency supports, guides, and co-ordinates the development of these activities.

Internationalisation, a network economy, and technical development require new approaches
Internationalisation, a network economy, and technical development have changed our outlook and modes of operation. Our national economy is more and more closely integrated into the international economy. New risks may arise from structural changes to our economy and from new methods of operation.