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2024

Final Evaluation of the Active Citizens Fund program in Estonia

The aim of the Active Citizens Fund program evaluation was to determine whether the program’s objectives and results have been achieved and what could be done differently in the future to better meet similar objectives. The evaluation examined how the ACF program has helped strengthen Estonian civil society, increase civic activity, and empower vulnerable groups. By using research questions, the relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of ACF grants were closely examined and evaluated, with attention also paid to the challenges of program implementation and the sustainability of supported projects.

2024

Erasmus+ programme final evaluation for 2014–2020 and interim evaluation for 2021–2027

This evaluation aimed to review the Erasmus+ programme for 2014-2020 and to provide a mid-term review for 2021-2027.

2024

European Solidarity Corps programme final evaluation for 2014–2020 and interim evaluation for 2021–2027

This evaluation aimed to provide a final review of the European Solidarity Corps programme for 2018-2020 and a mid-term review for 2021-2027.

2024

Research project on competence development for youth work through trainings in the european youth programmes (RAY-COMP)

The study aimed to better understand how competencies are developed in training under the European Youth Programmes and to find ways to improve these training opportunities. This is important for helping the youth sector and training providers to enhance skills and support the European Training Strategy.

2024

Analysis of the restructuring of ministries

The reorganization of ministries in Estonia in 2023 aimed to enhance management effectiveness and streamline policy implementation. The overarching goal was to avoid the compartmentalization of ministries. This objective was closely tied to environmental initiatives, such as greening reforms, and efforts to combat regional inequalities.

2024

Global Estonian

The purpose of this analysis was to better understand the information needs of Estonians living outside of Estonia and to collect thoughts and suggestions for the Global Estonian portal and its associated Facebook page and newsletter.

2023

The applicability of e-games in youth work

At a time when the world is becoming increasingly digital, people are…

2023

Final evaluation of the European Social Fund adaptation and integration measure 2014-2020

Estonia implemented the adaptation and integration measure of the European Social Fund in 2014–2020 that belonged to the third Estonian integration programme “Integrating Estonia 2020”. The aim of the measure was to create the prerequisites and opportunities for adaptation and integration of immigrants and less integrated permanent residents.