Evaluation and policy analysis

Study on the extent to which and how Member States used the ESF and the ERDF in the programme periods 2007-2013 and 2014-2020 to support their justice system.

Analysis of Extensive Psychosocial Crisis Support Provision

The aim of the study is to map the current state of psychosocial crisis support and, based on this, to develop recommendations for better response to large-scale crises and for providing support more efficiently and flexibly. 

Ex-post Evaluation of the Estonian EU External Border Programme

The evaluation of the programme aims to analyse the effectiveness of the implementation of the programme and its impact on the programme area.

A Book on Estonian European Union External Border Programme  

The program supports unilateral projects to support Estonia’s external border regions. Projects have been implemented mainly in North-East Estonia, Lake Peipsi region and Setomaa. 

Final Evaluation of the Active Citizens Fund programme in Estonia

In the framework of this research project, IBS will examine the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of ACF grants. This will entail an assessment of the structure of the calls for proposals, the contribution of the projects and their results, and a mapping of problem areas.

Evaluation of the Implementation of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes in Estonia

Erasmus+ is a programme that funds education, training and youth projects in the European Union. The programme aims to develop transnational cooperation, broaden the horizons of students and teachers and bring different cultures together. Support can be requested for mobility and cooperation projects. Erasmus+ also includes the Jean Monnet programme, which supports innovation, knowledge-sharing and the exchange of information on Europe.

Evaluation Study on Training Courses Supporting the Development of Social-emotional Competencies of Teachers

The aim of the study is to assess the implementation and feasibility of two training courses, the Gordon School for Teachers and the Teacher Awareness Course in Silence Minutes, the potential impact of the courses on teachers’ socio-emotional competences, the accuracy of their implementation, and the factors facilitating and hindering the development and use of socio-emotional competences.

Reorganisation of Ministries

The aim of the study is to analyse the process of reorganisation of ministries in 2023 and to identify lessons learned. The study will identify the obstacles and success stories of the reorganisation process and make suggestions for similar processes in the future.

Transition to Estonian-language Education in Tartu

The holistic aim of the whole study is to find out the attitudes of parents of pupils in Russian-language schools and kindergartens in Tartu and the background of these attitudes towards the transition to Estonian-language education, i.e. to map the expectations and main fears of parents and to offer solutions to alleviate fears by raising parents’ language awareness.

A Model for Evaluating the Long-term Impact of the Activities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Estonia

The aim of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing the long-term impact of the activities of the Estonian Open Government Partnership. The study will analyze possible evaluation methodologies. The assessment will have a dual focus. First, it will examine the partnership between governmental authorities and non-governmental organizations in Estonia. Second, it will assess the implementation of the three principles of transparency, co-creation, and accountability.

Foresight Study “Data in Future Society”

This foresight study investigates the factors and trends that will likely affect the development of data society and data economy in the next 10–15 years, and proposes possible future scenarios for Estonian data society and data governance in the year 2035. Based on the scenarios, a set of key policy options are formulated to inform policymaking in the field of data economy, data society and data-driven public governance.

Final Evaluation of the ESF Measures for Adaptation and Integration

To improve the integration and well-being of people arriving in Estonia and ensure that Estonian society is cohesive in its diversity, it is essential to promote cohesion and develop activities to enable it. This is what the Estonian state has been doing through its policies, and the adaptation and integration measure supported by EU structural instruments plays an essential role in this.

Evaluation of the Centres of Excellence Measure

The study aims to assess the impact and effectiveness of the Centres of Excellence measures and, on this basis, to make recommendations for further activities with Centres of Excellence. The study aims to determine to what extent the Centres of Excellence measures have successfully strengthened the level of research, cooperation and competitiveness in Estonia and what should be done differently in the future.

AADVAL-BIOTECH

The study aims to identify the development of the Estonian bioeconomy and its main value chains, and the opportunities for using bio-resources to increase the competitiveness of the Estonian bioeconomy.

Evaluating the Advocacy of the Network of Estonian Non-profit Organizations 

The Network of Estonian Non-profit Organizations (NENO) unites Estonian public-benefit non-profit organizations and is working to develop an effective civil society where people have the will, opportunities, and skills to steer societal change through participation and collaboration. One of NENO’s key activities is advocacy.

Midterm Evaluation of Local Development Programmes (EEA and Norway Grants 2014–2021) 

The midterm evaluation analyses how local development programmes funded through EEA and Norway Grants support structural changes at the local level and add value to EU Structural Funds.

The Study “The Sustainability of Creative Industries”

The goal of the study is to explore the different trends impacting the creative industries and based on these trends, create development scenarios or future scenarios are created to better understand upcoming trends. The future scenarios also serve as a basis for policy recommendations for the sustainability of creative industries.

An Analysis of Potential Energy Savings and Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions in Local Governments With the Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Institute of Baltic Studies together with Tartu Regional Energy Agency and OÜ Tepsli conducted an analysis to explore how the planned activities and energy and climate goals of REKK 2030 are being implemented in local governments.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Impact of the Institutional Development Program for Research and Development Institutions and Higher Education Institutions (ASTRA)

The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness, impact and implementation of the ASTRA measure and to describe the lessons learned. The results, conclusions and recommendations of the evaluation of the ASTRA measure and the activities implemented within it will help to prepare new measures for the next structural funds period.

KÜSK AH21: Developing the Communication Capabilities of the Institute of Baltic Studies

The starting point of the KÜSK development project is IBS’ wish to increase the impact of our studies and other activities. Thus, the aim of the project is to increase the capabilities of IBS. This will help IBS communicate its activities better. The goal is also to create value for strategically important stakeholder groups. This will ensure that IBS’ work meets the needs of society.

Methodology and Analysis of Competency-based Training Needs Assessment for Local Governments

Uuringu eesmärgiks on kohalike omavalitsuste ametnike ja töötajate koolitusvajaduse hindamise analüüs, mis sisaldab ettepanekuid kohalike omavalitsuste personali arendamise valdkonna probleemide lahendamiseks järgneval 5-10-aastasel perioodil.

Ida-Virumaa co-creation process of a fair transition in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency

As part of this process, the Institute of Baltic Studies will carry…

Allthings.bioPRO

The goal of the Allthings.bioPRO project is to foster the transition to bioeconomy through engagement and co-creation. IBS’ main task is to create a framework for evaluating the different activities and results of the project, which includes evaluation in real-time but also of the project as a whole.

Programme impact evaluation of Interreg V-A – Estonia-Latvia Programme 2014-2020

Commissioned by the State Shared Service Centre, the Institute of Baltic Studies…

Establishment of an action plan for developing engagement and communication capacities of the Institute of Baltic Studies

The aim of the project is to support the social impact of…

Ajakirja Hea Kodanik mõjuanalüüs

Mõjuanalüüsi eesmärk on teada saada, kes paberkandjal ajakirja tellinutest seda tegelikult loevad, mida nad ajakirjast õpivad ja mis muutuks, kui ajakiri enam trükituna ei ilmuks.

IMPACTOUR

The IMPACTOUR project proposes to bring together Cultural Tourism (CT) related stakeholders…

Mid-term evaluation of EU Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funding 2014-2020

Commissioned by the Ministry of Finance, the Institute of Baltics Studies (IBS)…

Study on volunteering

The Institute of Baltic Studies in collaboration with Turu-Uuringute AS is conducting…

Evaluation of civil society development plan 2015-2020

The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) together with Tallinn University Civil Society…

Catching Up Along the Global Value Chains

The Institute of Baltic Studies is part of the CatChain, a major…

Status of the Estonian Language

Institute of Baltic Studies, in cooperation with the University of Tartu, is carrying out a survey “Status of the Estonian Language”, which is designed to determine the situation regarding the status, learning, research, and development of the Estonian language.

Public Participation in Developing a Common Framework for Assessment and Management of Sustainable Innovation

We map the most remarkable examples of social and technological innovation in Estonia.

Developing Directive-compatible practices for the identification, assessment and referral of victims

Project aims to build the knowledge basis for the effective implementation of the Victims Directive by proposing model practices for relevant institutions.

Üksikvanem ja tema huvide kaitse – ühiskonna nõrgema osa vaesuse vähendamine

Viime läbi küsitlusuuringu üksikvanemate elukorraldusest ja toimetulekust Eestis.

Impact assessment of the Swiss NGO Fund (2011-2015)

The assessment focused on the 62 social service projects that were implemented with the Fund’s funding. The assessment involved interviews and consultations by the implementers of the Fund, relevant public sector representatives, project managers and partners, area experts and also NGO-s who had applied for but had not received funding.

Mapping the provision of public services

The main aim of this project was to get an up-to-date overview of the cooperation between local governments and NGOs in the provision of public services.

Preliminary assessment of Estonian Rural Development Plan for 2014–2020

The objective of the ex-ante evaluation of the Estonian Rural Development Plan was to improve the quality, performance and efficiency of its design and implementation, taking into account the objective evaluations and recommendations of the independent evaluator and optimizing the allocation of budgetary resources.

Competitiveness of Estonian forest and wood cluster

The objective of study is to conduct an analysis of the competitiveness of the Estonian wood sector and identify success factors to lay the foundations at the national level to mitigate bottlenecks and strengths in the sector and provide quality information for decision making at the enterprise level.

Young Citizens’ Panel: Politics is Cool!

Institute of Baltic Studies project “Young Citizens’ Panel: Politics is Cool!” aimed…

Evaluation of the implementation of measures in favour of R&D and higher education in the framework of the EU co‐financed Structural Funds 2007‐2013

The mid‐term evaluation of the implementation of measures in favour of R&D…

EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Research Network

Institute of Baltic Studies has been the official Estonian national focal point…

International conference “Inspiring Clusters in the Beginning of the New Decade”

International Cluster conference „Inspiring Clusters in the Beginning of the New Decade”…

Small Innovative Business Promotion Network

To promote new innovative high growth firms e.g. “gazelles” by encouraging entrepreneurial…

Evaluation of the Estonia – Latvia Programme 2007-2013

On 11 January 2010 Enterprise Estonia, acting as host organisation of the…

Evaluation of the Participation Practices in Estonian Government

The aim of the project is to analyse and evaluate intensively participation practices in nine Estonian ministries during 2007-2009, prepare methodology and framework for similar evaluations in the future and propose suitable policy recommendations for improving the participative culture in public sector in forming publicly important legal acts and development documents.

Evaluation of the Selection criteria of the structural funds

The aim of the survey was to analyse the functionality of the…

Evaluation of the Operational Programmes of the Structural Funds in Estonia

Structural funds are allocated for Estonia by the EU in order to…