This document provides an analysis of Estonia's investment needs from 2014-2020. It outlines the economic challenges facing Estonia, including insufficient private sector participation in research and innovation, inadequate infrastructure, skills mismatches in the labor force, and gaps in meeting EU environmental targets. The key funding priorities are identified as strengthening private research and innovation, upgrading infrastructure, developing skills and education to improve employment, and transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable economy. Success will depend on a strategic and coordinated approach across regions, funds, and strategies.
John Bell (Senior partner, CurvedThinking) discussed developing a South East EU Investment prospectus.
Developing a South East EU Investment Prospectus, VCS workshop 09 September 2013, by John Bell, Curved Thinking
Find out more about NCVO's European policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
The main topic of this presentation was the EU Common Strategic Framework Funds in England (2014-2020).
Government proposals were discussed on 7 December 2012.
Find out more about NCVO's european policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
This presentation was given by the European Commission on a position paper for the UK on future of structural funds 2014-2020.
This presentation was given in London on 6 December 2012.
Find out more about the NCVO's european policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
John Bell (Senior partner, CurvedThinking) discussed developing a South East EU Investment prospectus.
Developing a South East EU Investment Prospectus, VCS workshop 09 September 2013, by John Bell, Curved Thinking
Find out more about NCVO's European policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
The main topic of this presentation was the EU Common Strategic Framework Funds in England (2014-2020).
Government proposals were discussed on 7 December 2012.
Find out more about NCVO's european policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
This presentation was given by the European Commission on a position paper for the UK on future of structural funds 2014-2020.
This presentation was given in London on 6 December 2012.
Find out more about the NCVO's european policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
Presentation at the 3rd European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference (ESPC3), Helsinki, 11 - 13 June 2018, co-organised by the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) and the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP), brought together nearly 300 participants from 30 countries talking about nutrient recycling and stewardship.
See for all information and outcomes www.phosphorusplatform.eu/ESPC3
Future of European Funding Conference: RAWM & NCVO European Funding Network, Thursday 26 July 2012.
NCVO’s European Funding Network, in association with RAWM co-hosted an event in Birmingham to provide VCS organisations in the West Midlands with the opportunity to listen to and comment on BIS proposals for future EU funding and to exchange good practice from the current funding period.
Find out more about NCVO's European policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/
Can Europe deliver on energy efficiency? Investigating the effectiveness of A...Leonardo ENERGY
Article 7 is a key provision of the European Energy Efficiency Directive which established a set of binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. Each member state has to calculate its own savings target, and demonstrate how it will deliver the target between 2014 and 2020. This webinar introduces the main features of Article 7, shows how member states have implemented it, and discusses the challenge of evaluating its impact given the heterogeneity of policy responses.
The webinar will conclude with a number of options how a revised Article 7 can be simplified and streamlined, how transparency of implementation can be improved and how member states could be supported to deliver energy efficiency more effectively.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry organized a Finnish-Swedish Forest Friends Forever Conference in Hanaholmen, Espoo on 17-18 April. The purpose of the conference was to thank Sweden for the gift in honour of Finland’s 100 years of independence and to further enhance Finnish-Swedish cooperation in research and innovation and in forest policy.
Espoo, 17.–18.4.2018
Presentación de Marta Conde (CDTI) sobre Horizonte Europa.
Jornada informativa organizada el 10 de octubre de 2019 sobre las convocatorias 2020 del Reto 2 en el marco de Horizonte 2020. El evento, celebrado en la Universidad de Córdoba, fue organizado por la Agencia Andaluza del Conocimiento en colaboración con CDTI, Red OTRI Andalucía, la UCO, el CeiA3
DC10 Frans van Vught - keynote - a European innovation strategy for the servi...Jaak Vlasveld
Frans van Vught from Nether is presenting at the First National Annual Services Innovation Conference, November 2, 2010, organized by Exser and partners. See http://www.exser.nl/jaarcongres/ for more information.
The European Commission has recently estimated the investment needs in energy (electricity and gas) infrastructure of European importance to be about €200 billion up to 2020 . The Commission has also stressed that, under a business as usual scenario, almost half of these investments are at risk of not being delivered in time or at all, leaving a gap of about €100 billion.
The main identified obstacles are problems related to permit granting, regulatory issues and financing; and those cannot be fully overcome by the existing measures.
In this context, the European Commission has proposed an Energy Infrastructure package, which we introduce in this presentation.
Presentation from the 2013 Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit expanded ministerial meeting. Presented by Giovanni F. De Santi, director, DG Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy and Transport (IET)
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
Sandra Turner (BIS) gave a presentation on the Future of European Funding Conference: RAWM & NCVO European Funding Network, Thursday 26 July 2012.
NCVO’s European Funding Network, in association with RAWM co-hosted an event in Birmingham to provide VCS organisations in the West Midlands with the opportunity to listen to and comment on BIS proposals for future EU funding and to exchange good practice from the current funding period.
Find out more about NCVO's european policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
Presentation at the 3rd European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference (ESPC3), Helsinki, 11 - 13 June 2018, co-organised by the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) and the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP), brought together nearly 300 participants from 30 countries talking about nutrient recycling and stewardship.
See for all information and outcomes www.phosphorusplatform.eu/ESPC3
Future of European Funding Conference: RAWM & NCVO European Funding Network, Thursday 26 July 2012.
NCVO’s European Funding Network, in association with RAWM co-hosted an event in Birmingham to provide VCS organisations in the West Midlands with the opportunity to listen to and comment on BIS proposals for future EU funding and to exchange good practice from the current funding period.
Find out more about NCVO's European policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/
Can Europe deliver on energy efficiency? Investigating the effectiveness of A...Leonardo ENERGY
Article 7 is a key provision of the European Energy Efficiency Directive which established a set of binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. Each member state has to calculate its own savings target, and demonstrate how it will deliver the target between 2014 and 2020. This webinar introduces the main features of Article 7, shows how member states have implemented it, and discusses the challenge of evaluating its impact given the heterogeneity of policy responses.
The webinar will conclude with a number of options how a revised Article 7 can be simplified and streamlined, how transparency of implementation can be improved and how member states could be supported to deliver energy efficiency more effectively.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry organized a Finnish-Swedish Forest Friends Forever Conference in Hanaholmen, Espoo on 17-18 April. The purpose of the conference was to thank Sweden for the gift in honour of Finland’s 100 years of independence and to further enhance Finnish-Swedish cooperation in research and innovation and in forest policy.
Espoo, 17.–18.4.2018
Presentación de Marta Conde (CDTI) sobre Horizonte Europa.
Jornada informativa organizada el 10 de octubre de 2019 sobre las convocatorias 2020 del Reto 2 en el marco de Horizonte 2020. El evento, celebrado en la Universidad de Córdoba, fue organizado por la Agencia Andaluza del Conocimiento en colaboración con CDTI, Red OTRI Andalucía, la UCO, el CeiA3
DC10 Frans van Vught - keynote - a European innovation strategy for the servi...Jaak Vlasveld
Frans van Vught from Nether is presenting at the First National Annual Services Innovation Conference, November 2, 2010, organized by Exser and partners. See http://www.exser.nl/jaarcongres/ for more information.
The European Commission has recently estimated the investment needs in energy (electricity and gas) infrastructure of European importance to be about €200 billion up to 2020 . The Commission has also stressed that, under a business as usual scenario, almost half of these investments are at risk of not being delivered in time or at all, leaving a gap of about €100 billion.
The main identified obstacles are problems related to permit granting, regulatory issues and financing; and those cannot be fully overcome by the existing measures.
In this context, the European Commission has proposed an Energy Infrastructure package, which we introduce in this presentation.
Presentation from the 2013 Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit expanded ministerial meeting. Presented by Giovanni F. De Santi, director, DG Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy and Transport (IET)
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
Sandra Turner (BIS) gave a presentation on the Future of European Funding Conference: RAWM & NCVO European Funding Network, Thursday 26 July 2012.
NCVO’s European Funding Network, in association with RAWM co-hosted an event in Birmingham to provide VCS organisations in the West Midlands with the opportunity to listen to and comment on BIS proposals for future EU funding and to exchange good practice from the current funding period.
Find out more about NCVO's european policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHY MUST WE IMPROVE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS NOW? - PAGE 3
HOW IS THE MEDBEE STRATEGY
BEING BUILT? - PAGE 4
WHAT ARE THE CONCLUSIONS FROM
DATA COMPILED? - PAGE 5
WHAT IS THE TIMETABLE FOR THE
MEDBEE STRATEGY? - PAGE 7
WHICH ARE THE MAIN BARRIERS
IDENTIFIED? - PAGE 8
WHICH CONCRETE MEASURES
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AND
TESTED? - PAGE 9
HOW WILL THE BARRIERS BE OVERCOME?
WHICH STRATEGY IS MOST
EFFECTIVE IN MED SPACE? - PAGE 10
HOW WILL THE IMPACT OF MEDBEES
BE CONSIDERED? - PAGE 11
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE - PAGE 12
WHAT ABOUT CAPITALIZATION? - PAGE 14
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER MARIE? - PAGE 15
An overview of the 2014-2020 EU funding opportunities in Wales and how organisations can access them. The presentation will provide information on the types of activity that can be funded through the programme and the delivery models that be used to access them.
Active Inclusion is an approved operation through the European Structural Funds and information will be provided to explain to organisations the types of projects that can be funded with a brief overview of the application process.
EU Budget Croatia 2014-2020 update November 2014Joost Holleman
EU Budget Croatia 2014-2020 update November 2014
The five European Structural and Investment Funds;
| The European Regional Development Fund
| The European Social Fund
| The Cohesion Fund
| The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
| The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
This presentation was part of the European and Big Lottery funding in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership area.
This event discussed the characteristics and specific requirements of Big Lottery match funding with respect to the opt in offer.
Sandra Turner gave a presentation at the SALEP Consultation event discussing social inclusion and European policy.
Other NCVO events are included on the European Funding Network website - http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/events
EU Budget Czech Republic 2014-2020 update November 2014Joost Holleman
EU Budget Czech Republic 2014-2020 update November 2014
The five European Structural and Investment Funds;
| The European Regional Development Fund
| The European Social Fund
| The Cohesion Fund
| The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
| The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
Summary of Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) project-SMILEGOV
The IEE funded project Smarter Multi Level Governance (SMILEGOV) is examining the major barriers to creating a low carbon society on islands. It is bringing together the various stakeholders and the multilevels of governance required to achieve the EU target of 20% reduction in Carbon and 20% increase in renewable energies by the year 2020, ie less than 6 years from now. The crux of the project is to engage all stakeholders including islanders to agree to the Pact of Islands. The pact asks for commitment to examine and agree an island energy action plan within 12 months of signing the document.
Using the Pan European Island programme SMILEGOV, we are working with other islands as per the Pact of Islands. To date, Arainn Mhor is creating a story board, a platform to collaborate, creating a model that others can emulate by working together.
"Central European Initiative" - Marina JuricevSEENET-MTP
The third EPS–ICTP–UNESCO–SEENET-MTP Workshop, as a part of Project “Towards the integration of the physics community in CEI countries into the ERA” on Physics Education was held in Trieste on December 11-12, 2014.
EU Budget Romania 2014-2020 update November 2014Joost Holleman
EU Budget Romania 2014-2020 update November 2014
The five European Structural and Investment Funds;
| The European Regional Development Fund
| The European Social Fund
| The Cohesion Fund
| The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
| The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
Energy Low Emission Development Strategies in Asia: A Regional Overview and E...Worldwatch Institute
1. Welcome & Introduction: Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch Institute, LEDS-EWG Chair
2. Introduction to the LEDS Asia Regional Platform and the Importance of Energy in Asia: S.S. Krishnan, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy, LEDS-EWG Co-Chair for Asia
3. Key Low-Emission Energy Developments in Asia: Beni Suryadi, ASEAN Centre for Energy
4. Learning from Thailand’s Clean Energy Strategy: Bundit Limmeechokchai, Thammasat University
5. Q&A
6. Survey
West Yorkshire Combined Authority - Adult Education Budget Strategy V2 August...The Pathway Group
In March 2020, West Yorkshire agreed an ambitious devolution deal with the Government, which will see our region have a directly-elected mayor from May 2021.
The agreement, which is the biggest ever of its kind, unlocks more than £1.8 billion in investment to drive up living standards through better transport, improved skills and stronger businesses, while tackling the climate emergency. This means that West Yorkshire will have control of the £63m annual Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the area enabling us to align spending on skills more closely with the opportunities and needs in the local economy.
The main purpose of the AEB is to provide adults with the skills needed for entering and sustaining employment, an apprenticeship, a traineeship, or other further learning. The funding pays specifically for learning programmes (predominantly qualifications) and provides an element of learner support funding for those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
The AEB Strategy has been developed in order to ensure that we are ready to deliver the Adult Education Budget by 1 August 2021. The plan builds on our existing strategies and the needs of our area, providing a clear foundation upon which we can build the skills of people and businesses within West Yorkshire. The timescales set out by the Government mean that it is necessary to develop the plan prior to the election of the West Yorkshire Mayor.
Similar to Estonia's investment needs in 2014-2020 (24-05-2013) (20)
Estonian taxes and tax structure as of September 2020. A presentation by the Tax Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Estonia
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
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What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
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A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
2. Elemental Economics - Mineral demand.pdfNeal Brewster
After this second you should be able to: Explain the main determinants of demand for any mineral product, and their relative importance; recognise and explain how demand for any product is likely to change with economic activity; recognise and explain the roles of technology and relative prices in influencing demand; be able to explain the differences between the rates of growth of demand for different products.
US Economic Outlook - Being Decided - M Capital Group August 2021.pdfpchutichetpong
The U.S. economy is continuing its impressive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and not slowing down despite re-occurring bumps. The U.S. savings rate reached its highest ever recorded level at 34% in April 2020 and Americans seem ready to spend. The sectors that had been hurt the most by the pandemic specifically reduced consumer spending, like retail, leisure, hospitality, and travel, are now experiencing massive growth in revenue and job openings.
Could this growth lead to a “Roaring Twenties”? As quickly as the U.S. economy contracted, experiencing a 9.1% drop in economic output relative to the business cycle in Q2 2020, the largest in recorded history, it has rebounded beyond expectations. This surprising growth seems to be fueled by the U.S. government’s aggressive fiscal and monetary policies, and an increase in consumer spending as mobility restrictions are lifted. Unemployment rates between June 2020 and June 2021 decreased by 5.2%, while the demand for labor is increasing, coupled with increasing wages to incentivize Americans to rejoin the labor force. Schools and businesses are expected to fully reopen soon. In parallel, vaccination rates across the country and the world continue to rise, with full vaccination rates of 50% and 14.8% respectively.
However, it is not completely smooth sailing from here. According to M Capital Group, the main risks that threaten the continued growth of the U.S. economy are inflation, unsettled trade relations, and another wave of Covid-19 mutations that could shut down the world again. Have we learned from the past year of COVID-19 and adapted our economy accordingly?
“In order for the U.S. economy to continue growing, whether there is another wave or not, the U.S. needs to focus on diversifying supply chains, supporting business investment, and maintaining consumer spending,” says Grace Feeley, a research analyst at M Capital Group.
While the economic indicators are positive, the risks are coming closer to manifesting and threatening such growth. The new variants spreading throughout the world, Delta, Lambda, and Gamma, are vaccine-resistant and muddy the predictions made about the economy and health of the country. These variants bring back the feeling of uncertainty that has wreaked havoc not only on the stock market but the mindset of people around the world. MCG provides unique insight on how to mitigate these risks to possibly ensure a bright economic future.
Seminar: Gender Board Diversity through Ownership NetworksGRAPE
Seminar on gender diversity spillovers through ownership networks at FAME|GRAPE. Presenting novel research. Studies in economics and management using econometrics methods.
Abhay Bhutada Leads Poonawalla Fincorp To Record Low NPA And Unprecedented Gr...Vighnesh Shashtri
Under the leadership of Abhay Bhutada, Poonawalla Fincorp has achieved record-low Non-Performing Assets (NPA) and witnessed unprecedented growth. Bhutada's strategic vision and effective management have significantly enhanced the company's financial health, showcasing a robust performance in the financial sector. This achievement underscores the company's resilience and ability to thrive in a competitive market, setting a new benchmark for operational excellence in the industry.
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
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I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
BYD SWOT Analysis and In-Depth Insights 2024.pptxmikemetalprod
Indepth analysis of the BYD 2024
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer that has snowballed over the past two decades to become a significant player in electric vehicles and global clean energy technology.
This SWOT analysis examines BYD's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as it competes in the fast-changing automotive and energy storage industries.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
Initially manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles, BYD focused on plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, leveraging its expertise in battery technology.
Today, BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, delivering over 1.2 million electric cars globally. The company also produces electric buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail transit.
On the energy side, BYD is a major supplier of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
2. Content:
I. Background and timetable
II. Common strategic framework, Partnership Agreement and
programmes
III. Economic situation and challenges
IV. European Semester 2012-Recommendations for Estonia
V. Funding priorities
VI. Succes factors
Content - Slide 2/27
3. Background
Commission's analysis brought together in Position
Paper for negotiations of the 2014-2020 European
Structural and Investment Funds
Pro-active approach: early stage information on
Commission services' position on 2014-20 priorities to
Member States
Framework for dialogue between Commission services
and Member States
Closer alignment with EU2020 strategy and Country
Specific Recommendations (National Reform
Programmes)
I. Background and timetable - Slide 3/27
4. ESIF - stimulating smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in order to
achieve EU2020 objectives
Concentrate future EU spending on priority areas
Prioritisation and orientation of results (e.g. ex-ante conditionalities)
The macro-regional strategy for the Baltic area – integral part of
programming for the next period
I. Background and timetable - Slide 4/27
6. THE COMMON STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD, EMFF
THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD, EMFF
National level Rural development
programmes
(EAFRD)
EU level
National level
Operational Programmes
for ERDF, ESF, CF
(can be 1 multifund OP)
Operational
Programmes for
(EMFF)
II. Common strategic framework, Partnership Agreement and programmes - Slide 6/27
8. Europe 2020 headline targets for Estonia
Europe 2020 headline targets Current situation in Estonia National 2020 target in the NRP
3% of EU's GDP to be invested in research
and development
1.42 % of GDP in 2009, 1.63 % in 2010
(0.81 % public, 0.82 % private)
3 %
20% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
reduction compared to 1990
+6 % non-ETS emissions (2010 compared to
2005). Based on current policies, it could reach
+12 % in 2020, compared to 2005
+11 %
(nationally binding target for non-ETS
sectors compared to 2005)
20% of energy from renewables 23 % in 2009, 24 % in 2010 (Eurostat) 25 % in 2020 (RES Directive target)
20% increase in energy efficiency GIC = 6.07 Mtoe (2010) (Final Energy
Consumption = 2.90 Mtoe in 2010)
Primary Energy Savings = 0.75 Mtoe
(Final Energy Consumption = 2.90 in 2020)
75% of the population aged 20-64 should be
employed
66.4 % in 2010, 70.1 % in 2011 76 %
Reducing early school leaving to less than
10%
13.9% in 2009, 11.6% in 2010, 10.9% in
2011
9.5 %
At least 40% of 30-34 years old completing
tertiary or equivalent education
35.9 % in 2009, 40 % in 2010 40 %
Reducing the number of people at risk of
poverty or exclusion by at least 20 million in
the EU (compared with 2008 levels)
17.5 % in 2010, 58 000 people in 2009 15 %
III. Economic situation and challanges - Slide 8/27
9. Challenges for Estonia I
Insufficient participation of private sector in
research and innovation and inadequate
competitiveness of SMEs
•1.63% of GDP on R&D (0.82% private)
•Fragmented R&I system, lack of focus
•Only a fraction of companies innovate
•Business-academia co-operation not strong enough
•Improvements in competitiveness required to foster
exports
III. Economic situation and challenges - Slide 9/27
10. Challenges for Estonia II
Insufficient infrastructure endowment
•Missing north-south infrastructure
•Inadequate quality of road and rail
•Lacking intermodal connection points and integrated
systems
•Interoperability of transport systems and hubs
•Outdated energy distribution network
III. Economic situation and chellanges - Slide 10/27
11. Challenges for Estonia III
Skills mismatch, high unemployment of vulnerable groups
and low-skilled people, varying capacity of local
governments in providing public services
•Decreasing population =>insufficient labour supply in longer term
•High youth unemployment
•Increasing long-term unemployment
•Skills mismatch and lack of skilled labour force
•Low participation rate in lifelong learning, in particular for low-skilled and
older people
•Low coverage of ALMP measures => low effectiveness of ALMP
•Varying capacity of local governments in providing public services
III. Economic situation and challenges - Slide 11/27
12. Challenges for Estonia IV
High energy intensity and gaps in relation to EU
environmental targets
•Low energy efficiency performance at sector level
•Only 0.2% of energy in transport from RES, shift from
public transport to private cars
•Gaps in compliance with water and waste directives
•Biodiversity and sustainable use of marine resources
III. Economic situation and challenges - Slide 12/27
13. European Semester 2012
recommendations for Estonia
1. Preserve a sound fiscal position by implementing
budgetary plans as envisaged, ensuring achievement of the
MTO by 2013 at the latest, and compliance with the
expenditure benchmark. Complement the planned budget
rule with more binding multi-annual expenditure rules
within the medium-term budgetary framework, continue
enhancing the efficiency of public spending and
implementing measures to improve tax compliance.
IV. European Semester 2012 – Recommendations for Estonia - Slide 13/27
14. European Semester 2012
recommendations for Estonia
2. Improve incentives to work by streamlining the
social benefits system and increasing flexibility in the
allocation of disability, unemployment and parental
benefits, while ensuring adequate social protection.
Improve delivery of social services, while better
targeting family and parental benefits and removing
distortionary income tax exemptions related to
children. Increase the participation of the young and
the long-term unemployed in the labour market.
IV. European Semester 2012 – Recommendations for Estonia - Slide 14/27
15. European Semester 2012
recommendations for Estonia
3. Link training and education more effectively to
the needs of the labour market, and enhance
cooperation between businesses and academia.
Increase opportunities for low-skilled workers to
improve their access to lifelong learning. Foster
prioritisation and internationalisation of the
research and innovation systems.
IV. European Semester 2012 – Recommendations for Estonia - Slide 15/27
16. European Semester 2012
recommendations for Estonia
4. Improve energy efficiency, in particular in
buildings and transport, and strengthen
environmental incentives concerning vehicles and
waste, including by considering incentives such as
the taxation of vehicles. Foster renewable energy
use, including through upgraded infrastructure and
legislation. Continue the development of cross-
border connections to end relative market isolation.
IV. European Semester 2012 – Recommendations for Estonia - Slide 16/27
17. European Semester 2012
recommendations for Estonia
5. Enhance fiscal sustainability of municipalities
while improving efficiency of local governments
and ensure effective service provision, notably
through stronger incentives for the merger of or
increased cooperation between municipalities.
Relevant reform proposals should be put in place
within a reasonable timeframe.
IV. European Semester 2012 – Recommendations for Estonia - Slide 17/27
18. Funding priorities
1) Strengthening private research and creating an
innovation-friendly business environment
2) Upgrading infrastructure
3) Skilled labour force, better education, high
employment and inclusive society
4) Environment-friendly and resource-efficient
economy
There is no ranking in the presentation of the funding
priorities
V. Funding priorities - Slide 18/27
19. Strengthening private research and
creating an innovation-friendly
business environment (1)
• Foster prioritisation and internationalisation of R&I systems
• Develop R&I strategy for smart specialisation
• Identify the knowledge-intensive sectors on which to
concentrate public resources
• Optimise benefits of cooperation
• Current relative level of CSF investments is proposed to be
maintained, private investment should increase
V. Funding priorities - Slide 19/27
20. Strengthening private research and
creating an innovation-friendly
business environment (2)
• Enhance private research, development and
innovation activities
• Match transnational, national and regional R&I
provision to business demand
• Strengthen SMEs' competitiveness and facilitate their
access to finance and internationalisation, including
in agriculture and fisheries
V. Funding priorities - Slide 20/27
21. Upgrading infrastructure
• Provision of key transport and energy links reduces
isolation and boosts the economy
• Current level of CSF investments in this funding area
is proposed to be maintained
• Improve essential transport links, including moving
ahead with the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor, a key railway
project to implement the EU Strategy for Baltic Sea
Region
• Develop energy distribution networks
V. Funding priorities - Slide 21/27
22. Promoting employment and supporting labour mobility
• Access to employment for job-seekers and inactive people
• Support to self-employment, entrepreneurship and business
creation
• Active and healthy ageing
Enhancing access to affordable, sustainable and high-quality
services, including health care and social services of gener
interest
V. Funding priorities - Slide 22/27
Skilled labour force, better education, high
employment and inclusive society (1)
23. Investing in education, skills and lifelong learning
• Reducing early school-leaving and promoting good quality
education
• Enhancing access to lifelong learning (LLL), upgrading the skills
and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour
market relevance of education and training systems.
• Improving the quality, efficiency and openness of tertiary and
equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and
attainment levels
• Developing education and training infrastructure as regards pre-
school facilities and the secondary education sector restructuring
V. Funding priorities - Slide 23/27
Skilled labour force, better education, high
employment and inclusive society (2)
24. Enhancing institutional capacity and ensuring an
efficient public administration
Investment in institutional capacity and in the efficiency of public
administrations and public services with a view to reforms, better regulation
and good governance
• Increase the capacity of local governments to provide high-quality public
services and create incentives for closer cooperation in provision of public
services, in particular social and educational services.
• Strengthen the capacity to formulate policy and to make use of regulatory
tools to improve the business environment through a consistent use of
impact assessments, better involvement of stakeholders, administrative
simplification and reduction of burden on businesses, increased use of ICT
to support the regulatory reform.
V. Funding priorities - Slide 24/27
Skilled labour force, better education, high
employment and inclusive society (3)
25. • Shift to an energy efficient, low-carbon economy
• Address the remaining gaps in the compliance with
the acquis and the binding EU targets in the field of
environment (transport related air pollution, waste
hierarchy, waste water, drinking water)
• Further environmental protection in agricultural,
fisheries and maritime sectors
Environment-friendly and resource-
efficient economy
V. Funding priorities - Slide 25/27
26. Success factors
Strategic, integrated, coordinated and coherent approach
Targeted actions with measurable impacts, concentration
Cooperation across regions, funds & strategies
Ex-ante conditionalities, e.g.
• R&I strategy for smart specialisation
• National transport plan
• Strategic plan for aquaculture; data collection for
fisheries management and the implementation of a
Union control, inspection and enforcement system.
VI. Succes factors - Slide 26/27