2021
The Youth Guarantee Support System
The Youth Guarantee Support System (YGSS) is a tool for the local government with…
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2021
HEAT project: infographics, animations and other results
From 2018-2021, the Institute of Baltic Studies was a partner in the…
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(Re) conceptualization of integration monitoring methodology
The methodology report summarized the results of a short study aimed at reviewing the current organization and methodology of Estonian integration monitoring and thereby clarifying the organization and general principles of the monitoring for the period 2020-2030.
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Social Exclusion of Youth in Europe: Cumulative Disadvantage, Coping Strategies, Effective Policies and Transfer (EXCEPT)
In the project, IBS is the subcontractor responsible for delivering 20 country…
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Developing directive-compatible practices for the identification, assessment and referral of victims
This country report presents the results of the research conducted in Estonia to assess the practices that frontline institutions (i.e. the police, health authorities, victim support services / NGOs) involved in victim support use in order to identify victims, assess their protection needs and refer them to competent institutions.
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The reality of free movement for young European citizens migrating in times of crisis
This national report for Estonia and the manual are the outcomes of the EU-wide project “The reality of free movement for young European citizens migrating in times of crisis” that looked into the reality of free movement from the viewpoint of young Europeans (age 25-35) who exercise or plan to exercise this right.
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Integration policies: Who benefits?
The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a unique tool which measures…
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Monitoring of integration in Estonian society in 2015
The integration monitoring is an in-depth survey determining the integration related attitudes and experiences in Estonia.
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Child participation in justice
The study found that Estonian court proceedings cannot be considered child-friendly in most cases. Among other issues, the right of children to be informed and consulted in practice, and the specific needs of children are often not taken into account during interrogation.
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Estonian Festival of Opinion Culture – how to make it happen
This booklet is the very first attempt of the Festival of Opinion…
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Impact evaluation of the Compatriots’ programme 2009–2013
The impact evaluation study assesses the success of the activities conducted under the “Compatriot programme 2009–2013” and recommends additional activities that would help expatriates retain and strengthen their ties with Estonia.
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Adaptation of newly-arrived immigrants in Estonia: Policy options and recommendations for a comprehensive and sustainable support system
Riikide majanduse globaalne konkurentsivõime on üha enam seotud riigi talendipotentsiaaliga ning globaalne…
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Promotion of Equal Treatment: Impacts, Awareness and Policy Recommendations
Eesti Vabariigi Põhiseadus sätestab, et Eestis ei tohi kedagi diskrimineerida rahvuse,…
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Evaluation of support services offered to asylum seekers and persons granted international protection
Siseministeerium tellis 2013. aasta veebruaris MTÜlt Eesti Abikeskused hinnangu tugiteenuste kätte-saadavuse ja…
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Open Forums on Integration: Report on Recommendations by Third-Country Nationals regarding Estonia’s Integration Policy
Aruanne tutvustab 2013. aasta alguses toimunud suuremahulise mittekodanike kaasamisprotsessi tulemusi. Aruandesse on…
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Immigration in Times of Emigration
The Baltic countries and Poland share a long tradition of labour…
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Studies and background information on integration
Balti Uuringute Instituudi poolt on arengukava „Lõimuv Eesti 2020″ ettevalmistamise raames koostatud…
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Innovative Services for International Talents – Easier Access to the Central Baltic Sea Region
The aim of the project “Innovative Services for International Talents – Easier…
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Analysis of Integration Monitoring Surveys (2000-2011)
The report summarizes the integration process before it enters its third round with the introduction of the new national integration strategy Integrating Estonia 2020. The problems and challenges that are monitored through integration monitoring surveys will inform the new integration policy and will guide the way towards the new policy goals.
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Young Citizens’ Panel: Politics is Cool!
The project aimed to encourage Russian-speaking schoolchildren from Narva to be more active in social life and thus to participate more in the political process.
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Political Inclusion and Participation
EUMARGIN’s sixth policy brief looks at the different forms of political participation…
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Young Migrants: Exclusion and Belonging in Europe
While the figure of ‘the immigrant’ has become a topic of moral…
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How to measure integration? The objectives, measuring and evaluation of integration policies
On 29th September 2011 Institute of Baltic Studies together with the Estonian…
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Political participation of third country nationals on national and local level
This publication forms part of the project “Political participation of third country…
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Research on the Situation of Persons Given International Protection in Estonia and Their Integration into the Society
By 1 March 2011 Estonia had given international protection to 45 persons….
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Services Provided for Asylum Seekers with Special Needs in Estonia in Comparison to the European Union Legislation and Practices in Other Member States
The goal of the study “Services Provided for Asylum Seekers with Special…
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Is discrimination an issue? Young immigrants in labour market in seven European countries.
EUMARGIN’s third policy brief looks at discrimination as a factor of exclusion…
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Evaluation of the Participation Practices in Estonian Government
The main focus of the analysis was on ministries ‘engagement practices and processes with a view to making recommendations for the systematic development of government agencies’ engagement capacity.
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Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants in Europe
Ashgate has published a book titled “Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants…
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Local Governments’ Integration Policies and Measures
In order to ensure that local authorities are sufficiently involved in the integration process as a whole, a certain degree of consultation is needed, both between policy-makers and the institutions actually implementing integration, both in terms of adequate feedback and access to policy-making.
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Political participation of national minorities in decision-making process: cases of Estonia and Latvia
Within last 15 years Estonia and Latvia have gone through the process…
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Integration Policies and Measures: Case Study of Good Practices in Sweden, Denmark and Great Britain
Having remarkably increased after World War II, the immigration into the countries…
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Final Report of the Necessity and Feasibility Studies of the National Integration Programme 2008-2013
The study group’s proposal for the further development of a system of performance indicators for integration is also annexed to the introductory sub-report.
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