2023–2026
SUMPs for BSR
The project will develop a model for cities to test and experiment with innovative mobility solutions focusing on active modes such as walking and cycling and change of public spaces.
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2024
Research infrastructure user experience study
This roadmap provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of nationally significant research facilities, serving as a foundation for informed decision-making.
Read more2024
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.
Read more2024
A book on Estonian European Union external border program
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.
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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.
Read more2023–2024
Study and analysis on “Developing competences and capacities in youth work and training through European youth programmes”.
The general objective of the study is to gain further insights into the development of competences through training in the European Youth Programmes, with a particular focus on opportunities for improvement. The information provided in the tender is accurate and the service will be provided in the manner, at the price and with the team described.
Read more2023–2024
Moving Russia(ns): Intergenerational Transmission of Memories Abroad andat Home (MoveMeRU)
The children of migrants are often exposed to several distinct national histories: one from their country of residence and another from their family’s countries of origin. However, the impact of intergenerational transmission of historical views on the relationships migrants develop with both places remains unclear.
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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.
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Evaluation study on training courses supporting the development of social-emotional competences 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.
Read more2023–2027
Herit4Ages
The Horizon Europe Herit4Ages project is developing user-centric and data-driven retrofitting solutions for a resilient, energy efficient, and inclusive cultural heritage. The project is coordinated by the University College of Cork, and has 12 partners in 8 countries. The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) is representing Estonia.
Read more2023–2025
Green Transition: Implementing EU Reforms for Retail Investing
The project addresses challenges arising from the new Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) Delegated Act, mandating distributors of fund and insurance products to integrate sustainability preferences into their recommendations.
Read more2023
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.
Read more2023–2026
CeMeWE
CeMeWe (Central Baltic Mentoring for Migrant Women Seeking Employment) brings together partners from Estonia, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden, who are creating a model that aims to increase the employability of immigrant women and helps to overcome individual, domestic, and societal barriers. As a result of the project, the target group will have a clear understanding of their employment opportunities, an increase in skills, and a clear chart of the steps needed for employment.
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Mapping civic education in Estonia
The purpose of the mapping is to identify the various entities engaged in civic education, encompassing both formal and informal approaches. It outlines their areas of focus within society, explores potential collaborations, and ultimately delves into their requirements for developing robust and inventive solutions to address the challenges confronting European citizens. In the project the Institute of Baltic Studies role is to actively participate as a project promotor and partner in Estonia.
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User survey on the Global Estonian portal
The website globalestonian.com is a gateway to information for Estonians abroad and globally-minded Estonians in Estonia. The aim of the survey is to better understand whether and how Estonians living abroad who are aware of the portal use it. Or if not, for what reasons. It will analyse whether the portal is moving in the right direction.
Read more2022–2023
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.
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Analysis of the Language Learner Programme and practices in other countries
The Language Learner Programme, administered and operated by the Integration Foundation (INSA), offers an excellent seasonal opportunity for individuals learning Estonian to enhance their communicative language skills. The analysis of this program serves two primary objectives. Firstly, it aims to scrutinize the data collected from completed datasets. Secondly, it endeavors to explore and map the practices of similar programs in various countries.
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Erasmus+ Inclusive Mobility Study
The aim of this study was to identify and raise awareness among staff involved in implementing mobility projects. This awareness focused on the inclusion of participants with fewer opportunities. Secondly, the study aimed to highlight the importance of related measures in mobility projects.
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An analysis of the motivational factors and recognition needs of eTwinning programme participants
eTwinning is a European eLearning programme for online cooperation between schools in Europe. Its purpose is to provide support and collaboration opportunities for teachers across Europe. This study aims to find out what factors motivate educators in general education schools, nursery schools, and vocational schools to participate in eTwinning and what are seen as the main barriers.
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2022–2026
Smart Cities Marketplace
The Institute of Baltic Studies is involved in the support structure of the Smart Cities Marketplace, especially contributing into tasks related to matchmaking and 1-on-1 consultancy services as well as the thematic discussion and focus groups. IBS is also the local contact point of the Smart Cities Marketplace in Estonia.
Read more2022–2023
Analysis of counselling services for applicants for international protection and returnees
The return of the foreigner to his or her country of origin is part of the functioning of the asylum system. Individual counselling is provided to all these target groups, i.e. applicants for protection, beneficiaries and returnees. The counselling aims to provide the foreigner with reliable and impartial information on his/her rights and obligations, free of charge and in a language he/she understands, throughout the entire procedure for international protection and/or the obligation to leave.
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Applicability of e-games in youth work
The aim of the study is to provide an overview of the most commonly used e-games by young people (aged 7–16) and their impact on the development of young people’s general competencies, as well as the potential link between e-games and opportunities and competences in youth work, both in Estonia and in other countries.
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The organisation of Estonian language learning in restricted language environments: creating sustainable and effective integrated solutions
While language learning has so far been targeted at all who wish to learn and all different target groups, in the near future, it is hoped to focus language learning provision on low-skilled permanent residents with passive language skills, family migrants and beneficiaries of temporary protection. The aim of this study is to identify the specific characteristics of these three groups
Read more2023
A model for evaluating the long-term impact of the activities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Estonia
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is an international initiative to promote good…
Read more2022
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.
Read more2022–2023
Working conditions of youth workers: current situation and challenges
The study aims to identify the size and composition of the youth workforce and to gain a comprehensive overview of the working conditions, environment and organisation, work motivation, professional self-development and opportunities, and the feedback system of professionals working long-term and permanently with young people.
Read more2022–2023
Final evaluation of the ESF measure 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.
Read more2022
“Estonian language learning for third-country nationals” impact study
Estonian language training of third-country nationals has been heavily invested in through the Estonian state budget and international projects. However, language learning must first and foremost be based on the needs of the target group, which have been studied in several previous studies and the results of which have been taken into account in the development of Estonian language learning.
Read more2021–2026
oPEN Lab: transition to Positive Energy Neighbourhoods project
The aim of the oPEN Lab is to identify replicable, commercially viable solution packages enabling the achievement of positive energy neighbourhoods within existing urban contexts, and to test these technologies and package as an integrated solution at neighbourhood scale.
Read more2021–2022
Evaluation of the Centers 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.
Read more2022
Analysis of teleworking practice abroad
This study aims to obtain an overview of the development of teleworking in the world, different measures that promote it among employers and employees and the results and impact of the implementation of these measures in different countries. The effects of teleworking and measures to mitigate negative effects will be examined as well. The final goal is to find out which of the implemented measures and interventions could be applied in Estonia.
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E-training and video materials for third-country nationals who have entered Estonia based on a long-stay visa
This project aims to ensure that third-country nationals who have arrived in Estonia on a long-stay D visa and a short-stay work permit have the necessary time and relevant knowledge to work and settle in Estonia.
Read more2018–2021
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.
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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.
Read more2022
Tobacco and nicotine product use study
This study aims to analyse the use of different alternative nicotine products, including the combined use of nicotine and tobacco products among the Estonian population, especially young people, and to find out the reasons for consuming different products, the effect of attitudes and beliefs on consumption and how information from different products reaches the potential consumer.
Read more2021
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.
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Improving the knowledge and skills of closed institutions and prison staff in working with children – a comparative study (Social programs to reduce risk behaviour)
In 2020, 834 crimes and 4,239 misdemeanours were registered as juvenile offences in Estonia. The most common crimes committed by young people were thefts and physical abuse. The most common misdemeanours are alcohol and drug use, petty theft, traffic offenses and smoking.
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Mapping the current situation and development needs of Estonian landscape architecture education
The aim of a landscape architect is to develop a complete spatial solution of the landscape as an outdoor space. The landscape architect creates comfortable, safe and interesting landscape spaces – both residential areas and recreation areas, as well as public urban spaces and private outdoor spaces for private clients.
Read more2020–2021
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.
Read more2021–2022
Awareness of young people in Tartu about Tartu Youth Council
Tartu Youth Council is a participatory body with advisory rights consisting of young people operating at a rural municipality or city council. The youth council typically discusses issues concerning young people within the competence of the rural municipality or city council and makes proposals based on the needs and interests of young people. Participating and participating in the work of the city youth council is one of the direct ways in which young people can participate in local life issues and in the work of the city council or rural municipalit
Read more2021
Robotex impact analysis 2017-2019
Since 2008, more than two million euros have been invested in school robotics in Estonia, which is the largest investment in robotics per capita in the world. This, in turn, has ensured that almost half of Estonian schools are equipped with robots and are able to organize robotics-related activities.
Read more2021–2022
Evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of the institutional development program for research and development institutions and higher education institutions (ASTRA)
The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS), in cooperation with LevelLab, analyses the impact and…
Read more2021–2022
KÜSK AH21: Developing the communication capabilities of the Institute of Baltic Studies
The starting point of the KÜSK development project is IBS’ wish to…
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Opportunities of introducing micro-qualifications (micro-credentials) in the Estonian education and vocation system based on international practice
Lifelong learning and flexible individual learning pathways are becoming increasingly important. Clear…
Read more2020–2021
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.
Read more2020–2021
External evaluation of the Kristjan Jaak programme
The evaluation aims to provide a better overview of the effectiveness and…
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Satisfaction with youth work among young people involved in youth work activities
It is essential that every young person has the opportunity to participate in youth work activities. To this end, changes are being made in the youth field, with a strong focus on diversifying activities and training youth workers.
Read more2020–2021
Monitoring the integration of Estonian society 2020
Institute of Baltic Studies, in cooperation with the Universities of Tartu and…
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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…
Read more2020–2021
Study of Practising Recreational Sports and Opportunities for Recreational Sports Among Tartu Residents
This survey aims to determine the recreational sports activity of Tartu residents,…
Read more2020–2021
Estonian communities and diaspora members abroad
The aim of this study is to explore Estonian communities abroad. This…
Read more2020–2023
2020
The survey of the Estonian language learning needs
In 2021, the Integration Foundation (INSA) will offer Estonian language instruction at…
Read more2020–2024
Image Manipulation Attack Resolving Solutions (IMARS)
Though difficult to quantify, the variety of possible ID document frauds at borders is a reality that threatens politicians holding responsibility for borders as well as EU citizens. Based on the needs expressed by practitioners, the iMARS consortium has launched a Horizon 2020 project that will improve the operational capacity of passport application and border control operators by providing both short-term ad-hoc solutions.
Read more2020–2021
Adaptation of a New Immigrant Child in Estonian General Education: Situation, Support System and Readiness for a Multicultural Learning Environment
Due to increasing immigration, Estonia is becoming increasingly multilingual and multicultural, and…
Read more2020–2021
Avatud noorsootöö, huvihariduse ja huvitegevuse võimalused noorte, eelkõige tõrjutusriskis noorte, sotsiaalse kaasatuse suurendamiseks ning vajadused nende võimaluste arendamiseks
Sotsiaalne kaasatus ja sidusus tähendab ühiskonnaliikmete aktiivset osalemist ühiskondlikus elus, sealhulgas töötamist,…
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Various Trainings and Events to Introduce Estonian Labour Market to Postgraduate Students from Third Countries
An acute labour shortage exists in many sectors of labour market, while…
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The Youth Guarantee Support System
The purpose of this study was to assess the relevance, impact, effectiveness. Also, to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of the implementation of the YGSS. The study concluded that YGSS is effective. Its implementation and support measures greatly aid youth in labor market entry and education continuation. Estonia’s context involves labor market measures, networking, counseling, and proactivity.
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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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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…
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Kogukonnapraktika jätkusuutlikkuse hindamine
Hindamise eesmärk on saada teada, kuidas koolid näevad kogukonnapraktika programmi jätkusuutlikkust ja milline on nende hinnangul Vabaühenduste Liidu roll selles ning saada teada, kas ja kuidas on võimalik ning mõistlik hinnata programmis osalevate õpilaste hoiakute muutumist.
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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.
Read more2020–2023
2019
Study on the concept, methodology and organization of monitoring integration in Estonian society
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, the Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS)…
Read more2018
Mapping the field of multicultural education
Multicultural education is becoming an increasingly important educational policy issue. Today’s migration…
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Demokraatiaseminarid
Demokraatiaseminaride eesmärk on interaktiivsete kaasamismeetodite kaudu tutvustada õpilastele demokraatliku osalemise ja põhiõiguste alaseid teemavaldkondi ning koolitada õpetajad ja juhtkonda viisidest, kuidas demokraatliku kaasamist klassiruumis praktiliselt rakendada ning milliste meetoditega suurendada või käsitleda õpilaste teadlikkust põhiõigustest teemadel.
Read more2019–2021
Green Silver Age Mobility (GreenSAM)
Despite many cities in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) currently investing large…
Read more2019
Noortekohtumiste programmi mõju uuring
Balti Uuringute Instituut (IBS) teeb SA Archimedese noorteagentuuri (SANA) tellimusel Noortekohtumiste programmi mõju uuringut. Uuringul on kolm peamist eesmärki.
Read more2019
Analysis of adaptation of new immigrants in Estonia
At the request of the Ministry of the Interior, The Institute of…
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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)…
Read more2018–2019
Study on volunteering
The Institute of Baltic Studies in collaboration with Turu-Uuringute AS is conducting…
Read more2018
Analysis of the Feedback to Community Practice
In the summer of 2018 the Network of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations ordered an analysis…
Read more2018–2019
Evaluation of civil society development plan 2015-2020
The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) together with Tallinn University Civil Society…
Read more2018
Research project on competence development and capacity building in Erasmus+: Youth in Action
The Institute of Baltic studies (IBS) is conducting a study into the…
Read more2017–2018
Social Exclusion of Youth in Europe: Cumulative Disadvantage, Coping Strategies, Effective Policies and Transfer (EXCEPT)
EXCEPT is a H2020 project led by Tallinn University. EXCEPT is an…
Read more2017
Mapping technological devices project
The aim of the study is to map companies’ need for product…
Read more2018–2019
Study of popularising science and technology in Estonia
The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) in collaboration with HeiVäl Consulting carried…
Read more2018–2022
Catching Up Along the Global Value Chains
The Institute of Baltic Studies is part of the CatChain, a major…
Read more2018–2021
Participatory urban planning for healthier urban communities (HEAT)
The HEAT project, with partners from Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Sweden, addresses…
Read more2017–2021
REnewable Low TEmperature District (RELaTED)
District heating (DH) is one of the most energy efficient systems to…
Read more2017–2020
Cities multimodal – urban transport systems in transition towards low carbon mobility
The project wants to make it easier for people in cities around…
Read more2018
INSA sotsiaalkampaania “Karjäär Eestis” ja audiovisuaalprogrammi “Meie Eestid” hindamine
Viisime läbi kahe Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse projekti – sotsiaalkampaania “Karjäär Eestis” ja audiovisuaalmeediaprogramm „Meie Eestid“ – tulemuslikkuse hindamise.
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2017
Mapping the training needs of youth workers
The purpose of the study is to map the competences of youth…
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Mid-term evaluation for implementation of VEPA Good Behavior Game
The goal of the mid-term evaluation is to explore whether the activity processes help achieve the aims of implementation and assess their relevance and sustainability. a set of practical suggestions will be compiled on how to use the methodology in the Estonian context and how to organize constant expansion at a system level in the most efficient way.
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Analysis of the provision of labor market services for non-Estonians
The main objective of the study is to analyze the provision labor market services in Estonia, focusing in particular on the unemployed of other nationalities and the practices of their integration into the labor market.
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Human rights and their basic values in the Estonian school and education policy
The study aims to provide an overview of the expression of human rights and their basic values such as equality, human dignity, inclusion and non-discrimination in Estonian educational policy documents and school culture, and to offer recommendations for the creation of human rights education in Estonia.
Read more2017–2018
Extending the Scope of Labour Market Integration of Immigrants
We will carry out an international project which focuses on employers and aims to contribute to the entry and integration of immigrants in the Estonian labour market.
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Monitoring of Integration in Estonian Society in 2017
We will take a closer look at the latest developments in the field of integration in the Estonian society.
Read more2016
Youth in Europe 2016. Youth and Welfare. A Survey of the Life and Living Conditions of European Youth
In November and December 2016, the Institute of Baltic Studies conducted a survey in Tartu schools to gather data for the international study “Youth in Europe 2016. Youth and Welfare.
Read more2016–2017
Mid-term evaluation of the “My first job” action
Viime läbi Eesti Töötukassa poolt rakendatava tegevuse „Minu esimene töökoht“ vahehindamise.
Read more2016–2017
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.
Read more2016
Euroopa Majanduspiirkonna (EMP) ja Norra stipendiumiprogrammi tulemuslikkuse hindamine
Analüüsime Sihtasutuse Archimedes poolt rakendatud EMP ja Norra stipendiumiprogrammi tulemuslikkust.
Read more2016
Rändestatistika kogumise, korrastamise ja esitamise metodoloogia väljatöötamine
Analüüsime rändestatistikat ning teeme ettepanekud rändega seotud andmete kogumise, väljastamise ja esitamise parendamiseks.
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Eesti tööturu rahvusliku ja keelelise jaotuse analüüs
Viisime läbi meta-analüüsi uurimaks rahvuspõhist ebavõrdsust Eesti tööturul.
Read more2016–2017
Parimad praktikad kolmandate riikide kodanike lõimimiseks kohalikesse omavalitsustesse
Suurendame kohalike omavalitsuste võimekust kolmandate riikide kodanikele teabe vahendamisel ja avalike teenuste pakkumisel.
Read more2012
Assessment of the results and impact of the European Refugee Fund, the European Return Fund and the European External Borders Fund
The purpose of the evaluation is to provide an overview of the results and impact of actions co-financed by the European Refugee Fund, the European Return Fund and the External Borders Fund.
Read more2016
Implementing IT solutions in youth work
IBS maps the e-services and digital solutions used in the youth work area in Estonia, and compiles recommendations for adopting new IT solutions within the youth work field.
Read more2016–2019
Advanced Tools to assess and mitigate the criticality of ICT components and their dependencies over Critical Infrastructures
The ATENA project proposes an innovative and modernised logical framework with design improvements for IACS (Industrial and Automation Control Systems).
Read more2014–2017
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.
Read more2016–2021
SmartEnCity
We help to develop Tartu into sustainable, smart and resource-efficient urban environment – into a smart city.
Read more2016–2018
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.
Read more2016
Üksikvanem ja tema huvide kaitse – ühiskonna nõrgema osa vaesuse vähendamine
Viime läbi küsitlusuuringu üksikvanemate elukorraldusest ja toimetulekust Eestis.
Read more2014–2015
Impact evaluation of the “Compatriots programme” 2009–2013
We evaluate the impact of the activities conducted under the “Compatriots programme” 2009–2013 and recommend additional activities that would help expatriates retain and strengthen their ties with Estonia.
Read more2015–2017
The reality of free movement for young European citizens
The objective is to identify the barriers and obstacles of free movement from the viewpoint of young Europeans (aged 25-35) who exercise or plan to exercise the right of freedom of movement within the EU.
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Evaluation of the Impact and Results of the European Fund for the Integration of non-EU immigrants
The purpose of the evaluation was to provide an overview of the activities carried out with the Fund in the period 2011-2013 and to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, effectiveness, complementarity and additionality of the Fund’s implementation programs and their contribution to the strategic policy objectives underpinning the Fund.
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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.
Read more2014–2015
Monitoring of integration in Estonian society in 2015
The integration monitoring is based on the sectoral development plan Integrating Estonia 2020, which sets the strategic goal of developing an integrated and cohesive Estonian society, where people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds actively participate in social life and share democratic values.
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Euroopa Pagulasfondi, Euroopa Tagasipöördumisfondi ning Välispiirifondi tulemuste ja mõju hindamine
Hindamise eesmärgiks on anda ülevaade Euroopa Pagulasfondist, Euroopa Tagasipöördumisfondist ning Välispiirifondist kaasrahastatud meetmete tulemuste ja mõju kohta.
Read more2014
Needs assessment of the further training for teachers
The aim of the study was to obtain feedback on the system of in-service teacher education in general education schools, to identify the need for in-service teacher education and to make proposals for the development of in-service teacher education system.
Read more2014
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.
Read more2013–2014
Coordinating the development and compilation of the study and monitoring model for the Estonian strategy of integration “Integrating Estonia 2020”
The Institute of Baltic Studies coordinated the preparation of proposals for the Integration Development Plan “Integrating Estonia 2020” for the planning of research, the establishment of the Research Council’s working principles, the definition of development plan goals and the development of a monitoring model of integration processes.
Read more2014–2016
Recommendations for Reliable Breeder Documents: Restoring e-Passport Confidence and Leveraging Extended Border Security
The project aims to study the security of the extended border and more particularly passport breeder document security. The underlying idea is to improve the security and therefore to restore the confidence in the application process and issuance of e-passports, by filling the gaps in security of breeder documents.
Read more2014–2015
Training of Belarusian young civil society leaders in participatory methods
The aim of the project was to support the development of democratic values and political participation among the young generation of Belarusian civil society leaders. During the project 30 young civil society leaders were trained in citizens’ forum method.
Read more2014
TLÜ Kasvatusteaduste instituudi õppekavade võrdlus
Koostame TLÜ Kasvatusteaduste instituudi õppekavade võrdluse ja analüüsi tuginedes kutsestandarditele ja Elukestva õppe strateegiale 2020.
Read more2014–2017
Harmonized framework allowing a sustainable and robust identity for European Citizens
The major objective of the project is to protect EU citizens’ identities from all current threats but also to foresee what the future threats would be. The project will study in deep the identity theft phenomenon in Europe, revealing the flaws in the different “paper-based” procedures but also in the new dematerialized processes, assess the threat for the citizen and develop technological components, backward compatible with different existing Member State frameworks.
Read more2012–2014
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.
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Innovative Services for International Talents
The aim of the project was to develop a common platform for providing innovative services to increase the interaction among the expats, locals and private and public service providers.
Read more2013–2015
Integration policies: Who benefits?
The project aimed to inform and engage key policy actors about how to use indicators to improve integration governance and policy effectiveness.
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Adaptation of newly-arrived immigrants in Estonia: Policy options and recommendations for a comprehensive and sustainable support system
What is the situation with the adaptation of newly-arrived immigrants in Estonia and what kind of migration support system should be adopted?
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Studies and background information on integration
The purpose of the thematic pages is to collect background information on the field of integration by providing input into the new integration program “Integrating Estonia 2020”.
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Evaluation of support services offered to asylum seekers and persons granted international protection
The aim of the project was to gather information, analyze and evaluate support services for Estonian asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection, including comparisons with good practices in other Member States.
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Analysis of the Smart City Lab Living Laboratory
The analysis aimed at describing the business processes and services of a living laboratory in detail, identifying opportunities for involving different user groups and segments in the living laboratory, planning for sustainable development.
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Open Forums on Integration: Report on Recommendations by Third-Country Nationals regarding Estonia’s Integration Policy
From November 2012 until October 2013 Praxis Center for Policy Studies and Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) implemented the project “National Debates on Integration for Third Country Nationals in Estonia”. The main objective of the project was to include third country nationals and people with undetermined citizenship living in Estonia (TCN) in policy making processes in the field of integration policy in Estonia.
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Promotion of Equal Treatment: Impacts, Awareness and Policy Recommendations
The aim of this project was to analyse promotion of equal treatment in labour market and awareness altogether in Estonian society. The main target group were European third country nationals and persons without citizenship. In addition, activities were directed to additional groups: business leaders and human resources managers; Russian and Estonian media; local and governmental (ministries) policy makers, NGOs, experts, analytics and scientists.
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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.
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Assessment of the Impact and Effectiveness of the e-Services Usage
The goal of Estonia in the development of public services is to…
Read more2012–2016
Fast and trustworthy Identity Delivery and check with ePassports leveraging Traveler privacy
Significant efforts have been invested to make travel documents more secure by…
Read more2012–2015
Growth – Innovation – Competitiveness: Fostering Cohesion in Central and Eastern Europe
The GRINCOH project focuses on two major challenges facing the CEECs that…
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Young Citizens’ Panel: Politics is Cool!
Institute of Baltic Studies project “Young Citizens’ Panel: Politics is Cool!” aimed…
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Kristjan Jaak Scholarships
The purpose of the evaluation conducted by the Institute of Baltic Studies is to evaluate the effectiveness of the national Kristjan Jaak scholarship program on the basis of grants awarded during the 2006/2007 to 2010/2011 academic years.
Read more2012–2013
Migration as a Part of a Policy for Increased Competitiveness
How the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea could learn to make the most of their human capital, both native and foreign-born?
Read more2011
Research on the use of the ICT solutions in Estonia
As part of the project „Estonian ICT Cluster” it was necessary to…
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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…
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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…
Read more2011–2018
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Research Network
Institute of Baltic Studies has been the official Estonian national focal point…
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Central Baltic Job Ferry
Central Baltic Job Ferry project aimed to improve the mobility of labour…
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Research on the Situation of Persons Given International Protection in Estonia and Their Integration into the Society
The purpose of the research project “Research on the Situation of Persons…
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International conference “Inspiring Clusters in the Beginning of the New Decade”
International Cluster conference „Inspiring Clusters in the Beginning of the New Decade”…
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Integration-themed election debate
On 16th February 2011 Institute of Baltic Studies organised an integration-themed election…
Read more2010–2011
Political Participation of Third Country Nationals on National and Local Level in 3 EU Countries
The goal of the project was to find an answer to the…
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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…
Read more2010–2012
Small Innovative Business Promotion Network
To promote new innovative high growth firms e.g. “gazelles” by encouraging entrepreneurial…
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Central Baltic Living Labs for Digital Services
The idea with the Ballad project is to open up the markets…
Read more2009–2012
Improving Business Oriented E-Government Solutions
Project EGOPRISE (“E-GOvernment solutions as instruments to qualify the public sector for…
Read more2010–2017
European website on integration
Maintenance of the European website on integration (EWSI) is a joint project of European…
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Creating an Online Database System of Civil Society Funding Opportunities
“Creating an Online Database System of Civil Society Funding Opportunities” is a…
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Evaluation of the Estonia – Latvia Programme 2007-2013
On 11 January 2010 Enterprise Estonia, acting as host organisation of the…
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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.
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Evaluation of the Selection criteria of the structural funds
The aim of the survey was to analyse the functionality of the…
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Evaluation of the Operational Programmes of the Structural Funds in Estonia
Structural funds are allocated for Estonia by the EU in order to…
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ICT RTD Technological Audit Estonia
Kaardistasime IKT alase teadus- ja arendustegevuse hetkeolukorra ning potentsiaali, sealhulgas arengutakistused ja –võimalused.
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Defining the role of local governments in implementation of the activities outlined in the “Estonian integration programme for 2008–2013”
The aim of the activities carried out within the framework of public…
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Banská Bystrica Regional Innovation Strategy
The overall goal of the RIS process in the region Banská Bystrica…
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Industrial Restructuring in the NIS: experience of and lessons from the new EU Member States
This project analysed the recent patterns of industrial restructuring in the new…
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Galilee Regional Innovation Strategy
The Galilee Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises RIS Programme (GAL-EDGE) aimed to…
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Creative Destruction Management in the Baltic Sea Region
Economic development and national competitiveness are very much dependent on the quality…
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Impact of Networks, Globalisation, and their Interaction with EU Strategies
INGINEUS (Impact of Networks, Globalisation, and their INteraction with EU Strategies, 2009-2011) is…
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On the Margins of European Community: Young Adult Immigrants in Seven European Countries
The EUMARGINS project seeks to identify key policy factors relevant to the transition of…
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The future perspectives of the Estonian information and communications technology
The goal of the development monitoring was to find out in which areas information and communication technologies can contribute most to the development of the Estonian economy and society over the next decade.
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Regional empowerment in actions and concepts for policy development and technology transfer
Globalization leads to greater challenges for Research and Technology Development (RTD) policies…
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Minorities in Transition: A Force Forward Rather than Backward
The project’s central purpose was to explore the role that national minorities…
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The preparation of Estonian state programme „Integration in Estonian Society 2008-2013”
The preparation of Estonian state programme „Integration in Estonian Society 2008-2013” was…
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Strategic policy intelligence tools for better science and technology investment strategies in Europe’s regions
The RegStrat-project, which ran from 2007 until March 2009, was based on…
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Best practices to bring research and innovation in European SME through the peer review method
Research and Technological Development (RTD) is essential for the functioning and sustainability…
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Support to Potential and Existing Research intensive SMEs
The SUPER-SME project aims to contribute to the objective of raising the…
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Supporting policy making with innovative assessment tools
The project SupPolicy aimed at supporting the sub-national and national research and…
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Benchmarking and foresight for regions of Europe
This project was approved in the FP6-2004-KNOW-REG-2 call for proposals of the…
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Access to Finance in the Biotech Sector
Commercialisation of first-class research and the development of the European Biotech Healthcare…
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Networking actors in the medical device sector
8.6% of GDP in Europe is spent on health, of which 6.4%…
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Estonian Regional Innovation Strategy
Estonian Regional Innovation Strategy (ERIS) was a project financed from Regional Innovation Strategies…
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Public Engagement with Research And Research Engagement with Society
The four-year project aims to try to establish science stores in Estonia. The goal of the Institute of Baltic Studies is to conduct pilot projects and see what format science stores could be set up in Estonia.
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Regional innovation policy impact assessment and benchmarking
The project EURO-COOP was a Specific Support Action of the 6th Framework…
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Exchange of foresight relevant experiences for small european and enlargement countries
Building upon achievements of previous initiatives such as FOREN, FOMOFO, IOFCO, C+…
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Strategies for regional sustainable development
The project helped to develop strategies for regional sustainable development, by promoting…
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The Estonian eVikings
The project aimed to integrate Estonian leading IST research and development labs…
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