The report bases on the study that was aimed to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in th... more The report bases on the study that was aimed to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in the metal and engineering sector to seize the opportunities and mitigate the risks offered by the green economy, and to provide tools and ready-made solutions. It provides also input for sustainable development action plans and measures. For the purpose of this synthesis, both policy makers and the general public as the main audience were under the focus. The report as a whole is certainly of interest and practical use for businesses.
The purpose of the study was to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in the wood and furni... more The purpose of the study was to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in the wood and furniture industry to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the green economy and to mitigate the risks associated with it, and to provide concrete tools and ready-to-implement solutions. The information generated by the survey should provide input for sustainable development action plans and measures. More specifically, the survey focused on companies in the wood and furniture sectors, which account for 80% of the sectors' exports.
This research study focused on the business models related to the circular economy of the four in... more This research study focused on the business models related to the circular economy of the four industries and their enablers and barriers have been studied. The research was conducted from September to December 2021 in Estonia by Tallinn University of Technology Sustainable Value Chain Management Working Group for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The industries covered by the study were: 1) the computer, electronic and optical equipment industries; 2) chemicals and chemical industry, except plastics industry; 3) the electrical equipment industry; 4) metal industry.
Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit der Minderheitenpolitik in Estland unter besonderer Berü... more Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit der Minderheitenpolitik in Estland unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Kultur. Dabei wird der Nationale Aktionsplan ausgewertet und der Einfluss der Kulturpolitik auf die Inklusion ethnischer Minderheiten untersucht. Die Studie legt einen Schwerpunkt auf die Bereiche Bildung, Medien und Partizipation. Die Studie kommt zu dem Ergebnis, dass ethnische Minderheiten in weiten Bereichen unterrepräsentiert sind, und gibt Handlungsoptionen zur Verbesserung der Situation. (ICD
Estonia has been often regarded as a country of contrasts. This contrast-based societal constella... more Estonia has been often regarded as a country of contrasts. This contrast-based societal constellation appears to be surprisingly well accepted by the majority of the population—both Estonians and Russians living in Estonia. A sudden freedom of expression and behaviours provided new opportunities for differentiation within and between the ethnic groups led to new cleavages between winners and losers, the successful and the unfortunate. Identity Structure Analysis (ISA) as a theoretical framework was applied to investigate identity construal processes within these two largest ethnic groups in Estonia. ISA is a complex theoretical framework, building on several psychological theories, taking into consideration developmental factors, social psychological and cognitive processes. Ethnic identity is understood as an expression of continuity between one’s construal of past ancestry and one’s future aspirations in relation to ethnicity. A distinction is made between a ‘primordialist’ and a ...
the attitudes of the urban population in Estonia towards accession to the European Union, based o... more the attitudes of the urban population in Estonia towards accession to the European Union, based on empirical data from the cities of Tallinn, Tartu, Viljandi, and Narva (N=235 persons). Data were gathered during the European Union enlargement process in Estonia in the end of 2002 and in April–June 2003, some months before the EU referendum held on 14 September 2003. The Identity Structure Analysis (ISA), elaborated by Prof. P. Weinreich (University of Ulster) for research of the personal structure of identity, has been applied. Some basic factors that influenced the attitudes of residents of Estonia in the EU accession phase in 2002–2003 have been determined. The most important finding is their positive attitude towards Estonia’s accession accompanied by the aspiration towards the European values and together with following European cultural tradition. The new international context gives new opportunities for local ethno-national integration. During the debate, which took place imme...
Since the 1st of January 2013 the public transport is free for residents of the City of Tallinn. ... more Since the 1st of January 2013 the public transport is free for residents of the City of Tallinn. People registered outside Tallinn who want to use the public transport have to pay for their trips. Parallel, Tallinn City Governance raised the parking tariffs in the city centre which caused an increase of using of the public transport by 10% and a decrease of car traffic in the city centre by 6%. Currently, the greening of urban transport enjoys a high rank on the political agenda in a lot of European and even some cities are thinking to follow the example of Tallinn. Literature review reveals that scientific papers are focussing mainly on ecological aspects whereas socio-economic studies are neglected. The paper will present insights in social, economic and political aspects which are related to the experience of free public transport in Tallinn. Furthermore, the paper will highlight the role of digitalisation in public transport and discuss the influence of the Estonian e-governance...
The urgency of the issues discussed in this paper stems from the fact that cross-border collabora... more The urgency of the issues discussed in this paper stems from the fact that cross-border collaboration is an essential part of commercial transportation today. With the extension of multimodal transportation concept, the efficiency and performance of not only national but also of regional transport systems depend on a synergy which occurs as a result of cooperation between transport enterprises and different modes of transport. The present study analyses the situation of transportation field in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) in the period 2004–2011. The methodology used is based on Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA), correlation analysis, Bayesian analysis and affinity analysis, which help to identify countries with similar trends in the field of transportation and the common reasons and factors which have led to the emergence of these clusters.
Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the factors that aggravate everyday life, he... more Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the factors that aggravate everyday life, health status, living conditions, economic coping, medical rehabilitation, and training needs of people with diabetes. Materials and Methods: In 2001, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia and the Institute for European Studies, the Estonian Chamber for Disabled People conducted a survey among people with different disabilities. The survey also included people living with diabetes. A total of 974 people were surveyed; 86 of them had diabetes. The data were analyzed using frequency tables. The results reflect the subjective opinions of the people surveyed. Results: There are more women (64%) among people with diabetes than men. The disease is more frequent among the older population (74% in the age group of 26-45 years). Persons living with diabetes display a variety of health complaints (vision problems, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, tooth decay...
... For this to occur, the existing multiplicity of national and cultural groups needs to be tran... more ... For this to occur, the existing multiplicity of national and cultural groups needs to be transformed into the subcultural identity of "Baltic Russians." The bases for this identity are slrongest in Latvia where the historically rooted Russian minority is the largest. ...
The report bases on the study that was aimed to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in th... more The report bases on the study that was aimed to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in the metal and engineering sector to seize the opportunities and mitigate the risks offered by the green economy, and to provide tools and ready-made solutions. It provides also input for sustainable development action plans and measures. For the purpose of this synthesis, both policy makers and the general public as the main audience were under the focus. The report as a whole is certainly of interest and practical use for businesses.
The purpose of the study was to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in the wood and furni... more The purpose of the study was to find out how to motivate Estonian companies in the wood and furniture industry to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the green economy and to mitigate the risks associated with it, and to provide concrete tools and ready-to-implement solutions. The information generated by the survey should provide input for sustainable development action plans and measures. More specifically, the survey focused on companies in the wood and furniture sectors, which account for 80% of the sectors' exports.
This research study focused on the business models related to the circular economy of the four in... more This research study focused on the business models related to the circular economy of the four industries and their enablers and barriers have been studied. The research was conducted from September to December 2021 in Estonia by Tallinn University of Technology Sustainable Value Chain Management Working Group for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The industries covered by the study were: 1) the computer, electronic and optical equipment industries; 2) chemicals and chemical industry, except plastics industry; 3) the electrical equipment industry; 4) metal industry.
Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit der Minderheitenpolitik in Estland unter besonderer Berü... more Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit der Minderheitenpolitik in Estland unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Kultur. Dabei wird der Nationale Aktionsplan ausgewertet und der Einfluss der Kulturpolitik auf die Inklusion ethnischer Minderheiten untersucht. Die Studie legt einen Schwerpunkt auf die Bereiche Bildung, Medien und Partizipation. Die Studie kommt zu dem Ergebnis, dass ethnische Minderheiten in weiten Bereichen unterrepräsentiert sind, und gibt Handlungsoptionen zur Verbesserung der Situation. (ICD
Estonia has been often regarded as a country of contrasts. This contrast-based societal constella... more Estonia has been often regarded as a country of contrasts. This contrast-based societal constellation appears to be surprisingly well accepted by the majority of the population—both Estonians and Russians living in Estonia. A sudden freedom of expression and behaviours provided new opportunities for differentiation within and between the ethnic groups led to new cleavages between winners and losers, the successful and the unfortunate. Identity Structure Analysis (ISA) as a theoretical framework was applied to investigate identity construal processes within these two largest ethnic groups in Estonia. ISA is a complex theoretical framework, building on several psychological theories, taking into consideration developmental factors, social psychological and cognitive processes. Ethnic identity is understood as an expression of continuity between one’s construal of past ancestry and one’s future aspirations in relation to ethnicity. A distinction is made between a ‘primordialist’ and a ...
the attitudes of the urban population in Estonia towards accession to the European Union, based o... more the attitudes of the urban population in Estonia towards accession to the European Union, based on empirical data from the cities of Tallinn, Tartu, Viljandi, and Narva (N=235 persons). Data were gathered during the European Union enlargement process in Estonia in the end of 2002 and in April–June 2003, some months before the EU referendum held on 14 September 2003. The Identity Structure Analysis (ISA), elaborated by Prof. P. Weinreich (University of Ulster) for research of the personal structure of identity, has been applied. Some basic factors that influenced the attitudes of residents of Estonia in the EU accession phase in 2002–2003 have been determined. The most important finding is their positive attitude towards Estonia’s accession accompanied by the aspiration towards the European values and together with following European cultural tradition. The new international context gives new opportunities for local ethno-national integration. During the debate, which took place imme...
Since the 1st of January 2013 the public transport is free for residents of the City of Tallinn. ... more Since the 1st of January 2013 the public transport is free for residents of the City of Tallinn. People registered outside Tallinn who want to use the public transport have to pay for their trips. Parallel, Tallinn City Governance raised the parking tariffs in the city centre which caused an increase of using of the public transport by 10% and a decrease of car traffic in the city centre by 6%. Currently, the greening of urban transport enjoys a high rank on the political agenda in a lot of European and even some cities are thinking to follow the example of Tallinn. Literature review reveals that scientific papers are focussing mainly on ecological aspects whereas socio-economic studies are neglected. The paper will present insights in social, economic and political aspects which are related to the experience of free public transport in Tallinn. Furthermore, the paper will highlight the role of digitalisation in public transport and discuss the influence of the Estonian e-governance...
The urgency of the issues discussed in this paper stems from the fact that cross-border collabora... more The urgency of the issues discussed in this paper stems from the fact that cross-border collaboration is an essential part of commercial transportation today. With the extension of multimodal transportation concept, the efficiency and performance of not only national but also of regional transport systems depend on a synergy which occurs as a result of cooperation between transport enterprises and different modes of transport. The present study analyses the situation of transportation field in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) in the period 2004–2011. The methodology used is based on Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA), correlation analysis, Bayesian analysis and affinity analysis, which help to identify countries with similar trends in the field of transportation and the common reasons and factors which have led to the emergence of these clusters.
Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the factors that aggravate everyday life, he... more Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the factors that aggravate everyday life, health status, living conditions, economic coping, medical rehabilitation, and training needs of people with diabetes. Materials and Methods: In 2001, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia and the Institute for European Studies, the Estonian Chamber for Disabled People conducted a survey among people with different disabilities. The survey also included people living with diabetes. A total of 974 people were surveyed; 86 of them had diabetes. The data were analyzed using frequency tables. The results reflect the subjective opinions of the people surveyed. Results: There are more women (64%) among people with diabetes than men. The disease is more frequent among the older population (74% in the age group of 26-45 years). Persons living with diabetes display a variety of health complaints (vision problems, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, tooth decay...
... For this to occur, the existing multiplicity of national and cultural groups needs to be tran... more ... For this to occur, the existing multiplicity of national and cultural groups needs to be transformed into the subcultural identity of "Baltic Russians." The bases for this identity are slrongest in Latvia where the historically rooted Russian minority is the largest. ...
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