The survey revealed that approximately 96% of parents are aware of the Tartu city government’s decision to switch to Estonian-language education by 2025. Most of the time, they heard about the decision either from the (social) media, the management of the educational institution or its staff. In general, parents are not happy with the decision, creating a lot of uncertainty among parents.
Read moreThis study aimed to get an overview of the in-use practices promoting remote work in foreign countries and Estonia’s development opportunities. Four measures were explored: regulatory, awareness raising and information providing, infrastructure and networks, and financial support.
Read moreMillised tegurid ja trendid mõjutavad andmeühiskonna ja andmemajanduse arengut järgmise 10–15 aasta jooksul ning millised võiksid olla Eesti andmeühiskonna tulevikustsenaariumid aastal 2035? Töö tulemusel sündis neli arengustsenaariumi.
Read moreTulemused näitavad, et Keeleõppe raames pakutud keelekursusega rahulolu oli osalejate hulgas kõrge. Seda näiteks õpetaja pädevuse, õppevormi ja õppematerjalidega, samuti kursuse toimumisaja, koha ja kestusega. Vähem oldi aga rahul näiteks iseseisva töö mahuga.
Read moreKüsitlus oli korraldatud eesmärgiga uurida, milline teadlikkus Tartu Linna Noortevolikogust (TLNV) valitseb Tartu linnas elavate ja/või õppivate noorte seas 2022. aastal. Küsitluse tulemusel valminud järeldused ja soovitused aitavad paremini korraldada TLNV tööd, seada eesmärke eesootavaks aastaks ning kaasata Tartu noori oma tegemistesse.
Read moreThis study aimed to explore the impact and importance of the Robotex event and to better understand its organisation and development needs. In addition to analysing other similar studies, this study included a questionnaire survey of Robotex participants and their supervisors.
Read moreThe study aimed to assess the achievement of the objectives of the first (2008–2015) and second (2014–2020) period of the measure “Supporting Centres of Excellence to Strengthen the International Competitiveness and Excellence of Research”, as well as the effectiveness, impact and role of the measure in Estonian science as a whole.
Read moreBetween 150 000 and 200 000 Estonians live abroad, which is 15% of the Estonian population. They are connected to Estonia in diverse ways – each has its own story and reasons for emigrating. Estonia continues to want to keep in touch with all currently away from it and value every Estonian, regardless of their origin, migration background, or place of residence. A study was conducted to gain a better insight into this target group.
Read moreFor the sustainability of Estonia’s creative industries over the next decade, it is crucial to have a creative sector that is well managed and coordinated, well-funded, well developed and the audience culturally aware. The study analysed sustainability factors and development scenarios in seven areas: architecture, design, performing arts, film, literature, art, music and sound.
Read moreThis study aimed to assess the effectiveness and impact of the ASTRA measure and the efficiency of its implementation. The evaluation has drawn conclusions on the lessons learnt from the implementation of the measure and suggestions to the Ministry of Education and Research for the design and implementation of future ASTRA-type efforts.
Read moreValdkonnas tegutsevad maastikuarhitektid kinnitasid, et tegemist on seoses keskkonna, kliima ja kvaliteetse elukeskkonna suurema tähtsustamisega aina olulisemaks muutuva valdkonnaga ning töökoormus on valdkonnas juba praegu suur. Uuringus osalejad olid pigem eriala õpingutega rahul, seejuures rohkem õppesuuna ja kõrgkooli valikuga, vähem õppekavaga ning praktika võimalustega.
Read moreDue to increasing immigration, Estonia is becoming increasingly multilingual and multicultural, and general education schools, which are also attended by children of new immigrants, have faced several challenges in recent years. The purpose of this study is to dissert the coping of Estonian schools in supporting the adaptation of a new immigrant child and to analyze the Estonian language learning at school.
Read moreThe main objective of the monitoring is to analyse the adaptation and integration processes in Estonian society as of 2020 to improve and update knowledge on the success of the adaptation and integration process in Estonia and to plan actions to support it.
Read moreThe study aimed to find out the recreational sports activity of Tartu…
Read moreThe Youth Guarantee Support System (YGSS) is a tool for the local government with…
Read moreFrom 2018-2021, the Institute of Baltic Studies was a partner in the…
Read moreThe Institute of Baltic Studies together with Tartu Regional Energy Agency and…
Read moreIn recent decades, global societal, economic, environmental and climate trends have been marked…
Read moreSmart energy transition eorts at the municipal level are gaining importance and…
Read moreThe importance of data and evidence has increased considerably in policy planning,…
Read moreCommissioned by the State Shared Service Centre, the Institute of Baltic Studies…
Read moreThe Institute of Baltic Studies carried out an impact analysis of renewable…
Read moreThe research „Study of popularising science and technology in Estonia” was conducted…
Read moreThe aim of the impact evaluation of the Civil Society Development Plan…
Read moreThe aim of this study was to describe the current situation of how newly-arrived immigrants are adapting in Estonia – which factors inhibit the adaptation of newly-arrived immigrants and which factors support it.
Read moreThe Operational Programme has had a significant impact on the achievement of Estonia’s most important strategic objectives. Its contribution has been greatest in the achieving of strategies that are directly connected to the Operational Programme – Estonia 2020, Europe 2020, and the Baltic Sea Strategy – and of objectives related to sustainable development.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe aim of the study was to map organizations and their activities in the field of multicultural education over the last few years, to give an overview of their competences and capabilities, and to gather ideas from practitioners on issues related to multicultural education and their possible solutions.
Read moreThe objective of the current research is to give an overview of…
Read moreIntegratsiooni Sihtasutus (INSA) viis 2017. aastal ellu kaks Euroopa Sotsiaalfondi poolt rahastatud…
Read moreIn the project, IBS is the subcontractor responsible for delivering 20 country…
Read moreThe impact of the Erasmus+ programme cannot be easily discerned from the impact other parallel activities have. Additionally, the impact of the programme is largely dependent on the culture of the work place and the person who participated in the activity.
Read moreThe purpose of analyzing the feedback to community practice was to systematize the experience of participants and gather information to develep the program, to support participants and to better acquaint target groups with the program.
Read moreUuringu eesmärk oli välja selgitada eesti keele ja võõrkeelte staatuse, õppe, uurimise…
Read moreKäesolevas töös on analüüsitud tööturuteenuste osutamise praktikaid Eestis, keskendudes Töötukassa poolt registreeritud…
Read moreEesti integratsiooni monitooringu autorid lähtuvad ülesandepüstituses valdkondlikust arengukavast „Lõimuv Eesti 2020“. Selles…
Read moreSiinne uuring annab esmalt ülevaate sellest, kuidas Eesti koolides inimõigusi käsitletakse, millised…
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreAccording to the Estonian Youth Work Act, youth work is: the creation…
Read moreThe aim of the project was to map forest and wood companies’ need for product testing and to explore the testing possibilities offered by Estonian research institutions. Testing in this context means testing the products or materials used in the forest and wood industry, including standardization and certification activities.
Read moreThe aim of the interim evaluation was to gather practical recommendations on how to effectively use the PAX methodology in Estonia as well as to outline a continuous plan for distributing it on the system level.
Read moreEestis viimase 10-15 aasta jooksul läbiviidud uuringute tulemused näitavad ning kinnitavad jätkuvalt…
Read moreThe survey confirmed that Estonian teachers show strong support for contemporary approaches to learning, but that they have not yet been sufficiently implemented in schools.
Read moreThe Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a unique tool which measures…
Read moreThe objective of this Swiss NGO Fund (NGO Fund or Fund) impact…
Read moreThe integration monitoring is an in-depth survey determining the integration related attitudes and experiences in Estonia.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThis booklet is the very first attempt of the Festival of Opinion…
Read moreWe map the most frequent patterns of off-line and on-line use of IDs in 6 EU MS and analyse the phenomena of identity theft in the EU.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreGiven the residual challenges from the economic and financial crises of the…
Read moreRiikide majanduse globaalne konkurentsivõime on üha enam seotud riigi talendipotentsiaaliga ning globaalne…
Read moreThe FIDELITY project finds broad social acceptance of the potential solutions to…
Read moreAbstract: With the rise of the Smart Specialisation (RIS3) concept, concentrating knowledge…
Read moreEesti maaelu arengukava eelhindamise eesmärk oli parandada selle väljatöötamise ja rakendamise kvaliteeti,…
Read moreAvalike teenuste osutamise vormid on muutunud mitmekesisemaks nii välisriikides kui ka Eestis,…
Read moreEesti Vabariigi Põhiseadus sätestab, et Eestis ei tohi kedagi diskrimineerida rahvuse,…
Read moreSiseministeerium tellis 2013. aasta veebruaris MTÜlt Eesti Abikeskused hinnangu tugiteenuste kätte-saadavuse ja…
Read moreAruanne tutvustab 2013. aasta alguses toimunud suuremahulise mittekodanike kaasamisprotsessi tulemusi. Aruandesse on…
Read moreThe Baltic countries and Poland share a long tradition of labour…
Read moreBalti Uuringute Instituudi poolt on arengukava „Lõimuv Eesti 2020″ ettevalmistamise raames koostatud…
Read moreIncreasing labour mobility is a policy goal both at the EU level…
Read moreThe objective of the current study on the competitiveness of the forest…
Read moreExecutive summary The goal of Estonia in the development of public…
Read moreThe aim of the project “Innovative Services for International Talents – Easier…
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreBased on documentation on the implementation of the scholarship scheme, existing reports, evaluation interviews, web surveys and focus group discussions, it can be concluded that the Kristjan Jaak scholarship program is relevant and up-to-date in its contribution to higher education development.
Read moreBest Practices in Investment for Development How to attract and benefit from…
Read moreEUMARGIN’s sixth policy brief looks at the different forms of political participation…
Read moreThe higher education, and research and development get supported from two EU…
Read moreAs part of the project „Estonian ICT Cluster” it was necessary to…
Read moreWhile the figure of ‘the immigrant’ has become a topic of moral…
Read moreOn 29th September 2011 Institute of Baltic Studies together with the Estonian…
Read moreThis publication forms part of the project “Political participation of third country…
Read moreBy 1 March 2011 Estonia had given international protection to 45 persons….
Read moreThe goal of the study “Services Provided for Asylum Seekers with Special…
Read moreEUMARGIN’s third policy brief looks at discrimination as a factor of exclusion…
Read moreAlthough the Baltic States enjoyed in the mid-2000s an exceptionally rapid economic…
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreAshgate has published a book titled “Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants…
Read moreThis report sets out the results of the project for evaluation of…
Read moreThe importance of science and technology for socio-economic development is widely acknowledged…
Read morePresentation at RSA Annual Conference: Understanding and Shaping Regions: Spatial, Social and…
Read moreStructural funds are allocated for Estonia by the EU in order to…
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreWithin last 15 years Estonia and Latvia have gone through the process…
Read moreThis paper aims to assess the economic development and development policies in…
Read moreThe BEFORE Project was approved in the FP6-2004-KNOW-REG-2 call for proposals of…
Read moreIn a rapidly changing and complex socio-economic-political environment, decision-makers need to address…
Read moreThis report introduces experiences and practices from seven European regions in the…
Read moreThis document focuses on the study of establishing a set of indicators…
Read moreThe EUROPEER SME project in the European context The Lisbon Strategy, decided…
Read moreEURO-COOP is one of eight projects which are funded under the 6th…
Read moreHaving remarkably increased after World War II, the immigration into the countries…
Read moreThe study group’s proposal for the further development of a system of performance indicators for integration is also annexed to the introductory sub-report.
Read moreThe report gives an overview of the major ICT development trends in the world and assesses the need to strengthen Estonia’s ICT competence base in the light of the investment priorities of the leading IT countries.
Read moreThis book draws together a number of papers that analyse the opportunities that entrepreneurs and public policy have to enhance Estonia’s competitive advantages and advance the development of less prosperous regions of the country.
Read moreThe Policy Recommendations document outlines the knowledge obtained by the InJection network…
Read moreThis deliverable sets out the final scope and method of the ‘Regional…
Read moreThis review was prepared by the Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) in…
Read moreThis article reviews the role of foreign direct investment in industrialisation of…
Read moreThe aim of this paper is to review the dynamics of economic…
Read moreProceedings of the Expert Meeting, Geneva, 24-26 January 2005 …
Read moreThe Workpackage 1 aims at a better and common understanding of biotech-health…
Read moreIn the last few years lively discussions have been held in Estonia…
Read moreThe purpose of this paper is to analyse economic integration in the…
Read moreSocietal inclination towards a fast acquisition of modern…
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