Publications

2023

Working Conditions for Youth Sector Workers in Estonia in 2023

Estimates suggest that Estonia has approximately 12,300 youth workers, categorized as follows: 43% are recreation school teachers, 28% are coaches, 15% are leisure instructors, and 14% are youth workers. Of these, 67% are women, and slightly less than half have a master’s degree or higher. The survey was the first in Estonia to identify the size and composition of the youth workforce. It also provided an in-depth overview of the working conditions, environment, and organization of professionals working with young people, work motivation, self-development, and feedback system practices.

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2023

Tobacco and nicotine product use study

To better understand the use of alternative nicotine products, which are becoming increasingly popular among youth, this study provided an overview of what these products are, how much and why they are used in Estonia, where they are obtained, and what attitudes and beliefs are associated with their use.

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2023

Transition to Estonian-language education in Tartu

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.

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2022

“Foresight study “Data in Future Society”

Will data power aggregate even more in the hands of influential digital platforms, or will people become the masters of their data? How can we make data serve the economy, the state and society? What will Estonia’s data society look like in 2035? We present you with some of the possible scenarios for 2035.

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