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Estonian Institute for Future Studies <Tallinn>

Estonian Institute for Future Studies

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Estland; Internationale Politik; Europäische Integration;

The Estonian Institute for Futures Studies (EIFS) is a research institute, which is primarily engaged in the conducting of futures research, its results and the promoting of mentality connected with it. The activities of EIFS are aimed at contributing to the development of the Estonian society and economy, by improving the strategic level of decisions, which have impact on future and by influencing the social culture of thought towards future and strategic orientation. The EIFS pursues its goals by: organising the formulation of futures scenarios; organising the discussion of key issues important for Estonia's future; organising public discussions of key problems vital for future and expert analyses of future impact of strategic decisions; developing publishing and propaganda activities connected with the aforementioned tasks; developing consultation activities connected with various futures studies, working out various development plans, conducting corresponding empirical research and participating in other ways in the solving of problems connected with future strategies. [according to site editor's information]