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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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…
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What will Estonia’s bioeconomy look like in 2050?
In recent decades, global societal, economic, environmental and climate trends have been marked…
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Cities4ZERO Approach to Foresight for Fostering Smart Energy Transition on Municipal Level
Smart energy transition eorts at the municipal level are gaining importance and…
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Innovative Tools for Tourism and Cultural Tourism Impact Assessment
The importance of data and evidence has increased considerably in policy planning,…
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Programme impact evaluation of Interreg V-A – Estonia-Latvia Programme 2014-2020
Commissioned by the State Shared Service Centre, the Institute of Baltic Studies…
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Impact analysis of the renewable energy and energy efficiency proposals of the Ida-Virumaa Green Plan
The Institute of Baltic Studies carried out an impact analysis of renewable…
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Study of popularising science and technology in Estonia
The research „Study of popularising science and technology in Estonia” was conducted…
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Evaluation of the Civil Society Development Plan 2015-2020
The aim of the impact evaluation of the Civil Society Development Plan…
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Adaptation of Newly-Arrived Migrants in Estonia
The 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.
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Mid-term evaluation of the Operational Programme for Cohesion Policy Funds 2014–2020
The 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.
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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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Mapping the field of multicultural education
The 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.
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Development and application of cryptography in the Estonian public and private sectors
The objective of the current research is to give an overview of…
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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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Research project on competence development and capacity building in Erasmus+: Youth in Action
The 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.
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Analysis of the Feedback to Community Practice
The 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.
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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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Training needs of youth workers
According to the Estonian Youth Work Act, youth work is: the creation…
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Mapping technological devices project
The 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.
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Interim evaluation of PAX Good Behaviour Game (GBG)
The 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.
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Needs assessment of the further training for teachers
The survey confirmed that Estonian teachers show strong support for contemporary approaches to learning, but that they have not yet been sufficiently implemented in schools.
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Integration policies: Who benefits?
The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) is a unique tool which measures…
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Impact assessment of the Swiss NGO Fund (2011-2015)
The objective of this Swiss NGO Fund (NGO Fund or Fund) impact…
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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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Tackling identity theft with a “Harmonized framework, allowing a sustainable and robust identity for European Citizens”
We 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.
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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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Perspectives for Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3)
Given the residual challenges from the economic and financial crises of the…
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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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Analysis of the ePassport readiness in the EU
The FIDELITY project finds broad social acceptance of the potential solutions to…
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Reform of higher educational systems in CEECs and the effectiveness of its link with R&D policy with the view to Smart Specialisation
Abstract: With the rise of the Smart Specialisation (RIS3) concept, concentrating knowledge…
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Preliminary assessment of Estonian Rural Development Plan for 2014–2020
Eesti maaelu arengukava eelhindamise eesmärk oli parandada selle väljatöötamise ja rakendamise kvaliteeti,…
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Analysis on the provision of public services
Avalike teenuste osutamise vormid on muutunud mitmekesisemaks nii välisriikides kui ka Eestis,…
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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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Cross-border labour mobility in the Central Baltic region
Increasing labour mobility is a policy goal both at the EU level…
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Competitiveness of Estonian forest and wood cluster
The objective of the current study on the competitiveness of the forest…
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Assessment of the impact and effectiveness of Estonian e-services
Executive summary The goal of Estonia in the development of public…
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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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Assessment of the effectiveness of the Kristjan Jaak scholarships
Based 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.
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Best Practices in Investment for Development
Best Practices in Investment for Development How to attract and benefit from…
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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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Mid-term evaluation of the adoption of the EU Structural Funds 2007-2013 in the fields of research and development, and higher education
The higher education, and research and development get supported from two EU…
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Research on the Use of ICT Solutions in Estonia
As part of the project „Estonian ICT Cluster” it was necessary to…
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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 Estonia – Latvia Programme 2007-2013
Although the Baltic States enjoyed in the mid-2000s an exceptionally rapid economic…
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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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Evaluation of the Structural Funds’ project selection criteria
This report sets out the results of the project for evaluation of…
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Supporting Policy Making with innovative assessment tools
The importance of science and technology for socio-economic development is widely acknowledged…
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The Impact of the European Union Regional Policy on Sub-National Mobilisation in a Unitary State
Presentation at RSA Annual Conference: Understanding and Shaping Regions: Spatial, Social and…
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Evaluation of the Operational Programmes of the Structural Funds
Structural funds are allocated for Estonia by the EU in order to…
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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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Catching up, forging ahead or falling behind? Central and Eastern European development in 1990-2005
This paper aims to assess the economic development and development policies in…
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ICT Sector in Estonia: Foresight Study
The BEFORE Project was approved in the FP6-2004-KNOW-REG-2 call for proposals of…
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Enabling better RTDI policy-making in Europe’s Region
In a rapidly changing and complex socio-economic-political environment, decision-makers need to address…
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Science and technology intermediary services for SMEs: A guide via practices
This report introduces experiences and practices from seven European regions in the…
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Establishing a set of indicators for measuring the impact of R&D policies
This document focuses on the study of establishing a set of indicators…
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Peer-reviewing European Good Practices in Innovation Promotion for SME
The EUROPEER SME project in the European context The Lisbon Strategy, decided…
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Report on the benchmarking process for regional innovation strategies and policies
EURO-COOP is one of eight projects which are funded under the 6th…
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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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EST_IT@2018 development monitoring
The 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.
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The Nation of Merchants
This 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.
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Policy Recommendations Innovation Financing in the European Medical Device Sector
The Policy Recommendations document outlines the knowledge obtained by the InJection network…
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Comprehensive Regional Innovation Policy Impact Assessment scheme
This deliverable sets out the final scope and method of the ‘Regional…
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Synthesis report on Biotech National and EU Policies
This review was prepared by the Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) in…
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Technology-Intensive FDI and Economic Development in A Small Country: The Case of Estonia
This article reviews the role of foreign direct investment in industrialisation of…
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2006
Industrial and trade dynamics in the Baltic Sea region
The aim of this paper is to review the dynamics of economic…
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Globalization of R&D and economic development: policy lessons from Estonia
Proceedings of the Expert Meeting, Geneva, 24-26 January 2005 …
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Overview of the Biotech–Health Sector in Europe
The Workpackage 1 aims at a better and common understanding of biotech-health…
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Competitiveness and Future Outlooks of the Estonian Economy
In the last few years lively discussions have been held in Estonia…
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Intra-Industry trade in the Baltic Sea region
The purpose of this paper is to analyse economic integration in the…
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Analysis of the Estonian ICT Sector Innovation System
Societal inclination towards a fast acquisition of modern…
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