EFI awarded silver medal

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Lauri Hetemäki
EFI Assistant Director Lauri Hetemäki received the award on behalf of EFI

Metsämiesten Säätiö Foundation has honoured EFI with its highest award, a silver medal.

The award is accompanied by a 2,000 euro grant, and was given in recognition of EFI’s active work in disseminating timely research and connecting it to political decision-making.

The award ceremony took place as part of the Foundation’s 70th anniversary celebrations at the National Museum in Helsinki on 19 November.

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Lauri Hetemäki (lauri.hetemaki @ efi.int)

 

 

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