By Plenary Sessions: Liina Kersna

The political focus is centered on evaluating the government’s progress toward its economic objectives, highlighting the necessity of an economy driven by higher added value. The stance taken is moderately critical because the current rate of doctoral degree defenses in Estonia falls short of the level required to achieve the stated goals. The overall framework is distinctly results- and policy-driven, directly linking economic growth to advancements in education and science.