By Months: Maido Ruusmann

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the links between regional policy and economic inequality, highlighting low wages and out-migration from the region. This expertise is confirmed by a reference to the yearbook of Kapo (the Estonian Internal Security Service), directly connecting economic inequality with a security risk.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in local government autonomy and taxation issues, clearly distinguishing the law's objective (granting autonomy) from any obligation to raise taxes. Furthermore, they are well-versed in matters concerning regional economics and the wealth disparity in Southeast Estonia, having approached the Bank of Estonia for an analysis.

The speaker demonstrates awareness of the links between regional development and educational inequality, citing the report by the Foresight Centre. The expertise involves identifying systemic problems and recognizing the need for comprehensive measures to support the development of peripheral areas.