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Mika Luhtala is a PhD student in administrative sciences in Tampere University. Before the position of University Instructor Mika had 5 years of work experience in public financial management both in public organizations (2y) and in consultation (3y). Mika's thesis subject concerns cultural change and performance in infrastructure sector.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Shaping Culture through Performance Governance: Studies on infrastructure service delivery and local government sustainability
Luhtala, M., 2026, Tampere: Tampere University. (Tampere University Dissertations - Tampereen yliopiston väitöskirjat; vol. 1400)Research output: Book/Report › Doctoral thesis › Collection of Articles
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Debate: Supreme audit institutions aiding governments to drive and steer sustainable development
Rönkkö, J. & Luhtala, M., 2025, In: Public Money and Management. 45, 7, p. 651-653 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Scientific
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Empirical review of local government annual reports in Finland: Considerations of sustainability
Rönkkö, J. & Luhtala, M., 18 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Public Money and Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Glocalizing sustainability: how accounting begins for sustainable development goals in city administration
Luhtala, M., Welinder, O. & Vikstedt, E., 2025, In: Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management. 37, 2, p. 196-223 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Integrating new institutional logics: sustainability and climate action in local government practices in Finland and Indonesia
Busscher, T., Vikstedt, E., Sinervo, L.-M., Luhtala, M., Laihonen, H. & Welinder, O., 2025, In: npj climate action. 4, 95.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Vantaa ottaa käyttöön uuden tavan kerätä kuntalaisilta rahaa – moni pientaloasukas näreissään hulevesimaksusta
Luhtala, M. (Other)
9 Mar 2026Activity: Other › Media appearance
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Multiple institutional logics shaping sustainability performance management practices in local governments
Vikstedt, E. (Speaker), Sinervo, L.-M. (Speaker), Luhtala, M. (Speaker), Laihonen, H. (Speaker) & Welinder, O. (Speaker)
16 Apr 2024 → 18 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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Why is it challenging to integrate sustainability performance information into managerial practices of local government?
Sinervo, L.-M. (Speaker), Vikstedt, E. (Speaker), Laihonen, H. (Speaker), Trunova, O. (Speaker) & Luhtala, M. (Speaker)
7 Jun 2023 → 9 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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Deploying Accounting Practices for SDGs in Local Governments: Institutional Logics and Institutional Work Perspectives
Sinervo, L.-M. (Speaker), Vikstedt, E. (Speaker), Luhtala, M. (Speaker), Trunova, O. (Speaker) & Laihonen, H. (Speaker)
3 Apr 2023 → 5 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation
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Sustainable and possible? Multiple values and competing logics in SDG accounting in local government
Sinervo, L.-M. (Speaker), Vikstedt, E. (Speaker), Luhtala, M. (Speaker), Trunova, O. (Speaker) & Laihonen, H. (Speaker)
9 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Conference presentation