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The MEAE Group comprises of seven government agencies, 15 Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, 15 Employment and Economic Development Offices, six companies plus three funds. The government agencies employs approximately 8,000 people.

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The Finnish Safety and Chemicald Agency (Tukes)
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Business Finland Ltd
Finnvera Plc
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