Agenda Profile: Mario Kadastik
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on the structure of Research and Development (R&D) funding and the maintenance of long-term projects. The speaker strongly advocates for structural changes that would increase the proportion of sustainable research projects, specifically to prevent the loss of established scientific schools. This stance is clearly policy- and system-driven, emphasizing the necessity of long-term stability within the scientific system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific expertise in the field of research funding, citing a concrete figure for the proportion of base funding (approximately 16% of the allocated R&D funding). Technical terms such as "structural reforms," "long-term component," and "own contribution" are used, detailing the utilization of the base funding (e.g., maintenance, electricity, heating).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and deferential, addressing the Prime Minister with words of thanks and employing polite forms of address ("Honorable Chair! Esteemed Prime Minister"). The speech is analytical and focuses on logical, structural solutions, presenting its viewpoint in the form of a constructive question.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
Opposing views or criticism are not being presented; instead, a constructive question is being directed to the government concerning the maintenance of the long-term component of science funding. The criticism is aimed primarily at the deficiencies of the current system (sudden changes, the loss of scientific schools of thought), not at specific individuals.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and consensual, thanking the Prime Minister for the speech and noting that the topic (structural reforms) has already been raised by the government. Shared ideas are being sought for preserving long-term projects, with reference to international cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national research and development system and international cooperation. There is no emphasis on specific local or regional issues.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the structural stability and efficiency of national science funding. Long-term investments (sustainable research projects) are preferred over short-term projects to ensure the continuity of research and prevent the loss of resources.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on structural reforms to R&D funding, particularly the preservation of the core funding component and long-term projects. The speaker initiated this discussion and is seeking input from the government on ideas for sustaining these ongoing research projects.
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