By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international diplomacy and the mandate of the Estonian ambassador in Georgia and Armenia. He/She emphasizes personal prior consulting experience in Georgia in the fields of higher education, science, and values development, which lends him/her authority in addressing the topic.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of research and development funding and statistical accounting. They utilize specific terminology like R&D (TAI) and the Frascati Manual, and present concrete data (0.77% vs 1%) and sums (19.4 million) to challenge the ministry’s accounting methods. This expertise is based on knowledge of the Statistical Office and international standards.