Project name: Teleworking as a Tool for Information Society Technologies Programme Promotion to Baltic States Project acronym: TELEBALT Project acronym: TELEBALT Contract number: IST Key Action: VIII Action line: VIII.1.6

Structure of presentation J. BonninOpenning remarks D. Mudure TELEBALT in Latvia V. Vitkauskas, D. JuknysTELEBALT in Lithuania A.Gvishiani, K. BaranovTELEBALT in Estonia A. Gvishiani TELEBALT progress overview A. Beriozko, Z. BigelisTELEBALT on the Web and tools for teleworking with the Baltic States J. BonninConclusions and future plans

Prof. Jean BONNIN, EDNES president TELEBALT coordinator Openning remarks

Promote Information Society Technologies (IST) Programme to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by implementing fast dissemination and awareness actions targeted on Baltic countries, as European Union (EU) newly associated states, and introduce new methods of team work (teleworking, virtual collaborative teams, etc.) in order to prepare new educational, research, telemedicine and business projectsPromote Information Society Technologies (IST) Programme to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by implementing fast dissemination and awareness actions targeted on Baltic countries, as European Union (EU) newly associated states, and introduce new methods of team work (teleworking, virtual collaborative teams, etc.) in order to prepare new educational, research, telemedicine and business projects TELEBALT main goal

Promote IST Programme and FP6 to the three Baltic countriesPromote IST Programme and FP6 to the three Baltic countries Encourage preparation and submission of new project proposals to FP6 with active participation of the Baltic countriesEncourage preparation and submission of new project proposals to FP6 with active participation of the Baltic countries Introduce new methods of team work in the Baltic countries. Select and adapt for that the EU developed telematics tools to the Baltic countries, with special attention paid to IST productsIntroduce new methods of team work in the Baltic countries. Select and adapt for that the EU developed telematics tools to the Baltic countries, with special attention paid to IST products Develop a system of Information Demonstration Centres (IDCs) in the Baltic countries. Organize TELEBALT kick-off planning meeting and major project conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, 2 workshops in Riga, Latvia, and outlook demonstration workshop in Tallinn, Estonia, for more than 700 participants in totalDevelop a system of Information Demonstration Centres (IDCs) in the Baltic countries. Organize TELEBALT kick-off planning meeting and major project conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, 2 workshops in Riga, Latvia, and outlook demonstration workshop in Tallinn, Estonia, for more than 700 participants in total Provide face-to-face and distant training measures promoting IST Programme and FP6 to the Baltic countriesProvide face-to-face and distant training measures promoting IST Programme and FP6 to the Baltic countries TELEBALT objectives

TELEBALT management and coordination IST Programme Coordinator EDNES, Strasbourg, France Open Latvia, Riga, Latvia Workshop ”Information Technologies, Tourism and Social Integration” Workshop on FP6 INFOBALT, Vilnius, Lithuania Kick-off planning meeting and conference “Teleworking for Business, Education, Research and e-Commerce” Inforing AS, Tallinn, Estonia Workshop ”Telematics and Unemployment Problems” CODATA, Paris,France

Contact information: EDNES Maison des Associations 1A, place des Orphelins, F Strasbourg France Tel.: ; Fax:

150 members of association Infobalt include: Lithuanian information technologies, telecommunications and office equipment companies; Lithuanian information technologies, telecommunications and office equipment companies; higher education institutions and other education institutions; higher education institutions and other education institutions; public organizations and concultancy firms. public organizations and concultancy firms. Activities of association Infobalt: 1.Representation of business interests of INFOBALT members in Lithuania and abroad; 2.Development of Lithuanian ITT market; 3.Services and assistance to INFOBALT members; 4.Development of Lithuanian information society (IS): EventsEvents IS projectsIS projects International activityInternational activity Contact information: “INFOBALT” 28/17-16, Vokieciu, LT-2001 Vilnius Lithuania Tel.: ; Fax:

Main sets of activities and tasks: Promotion of tourism related activities in Latvia, using the advantages provided by the ITPromotion of tourism related activities in Latvia, using the advantages provided by the IT Solutions for the Information Technologies Solutions for the Information Technologies Cooperation with similar organizations in the Baltic countries and member states of the European Union Cooperation with similar organizations in the Baltic countries and member states of the European Union Contact information: “Open Latvia” 3, Zukusalas krastmala, LV-1509 Riga Latvia Tel.: ; Fax:

Newspapers, magazines, posters, books, computer design The company was founded in 1991 and today is one of the most popular publishing house in Estonia. The company issues newspapers, magazines and books and now is engaged in Internet business. INFORING AS Contact information: “Inforing” AS 20, Uss, Johvi Estonia Tel.: , Fax: in English:

International Council for Science (ICSU) Committee on Data for Science and Technology CODATA CODATA Secretariat: 51, Boulevard de Montmorency Paris France Tel.: Cable Address: ICSU PARIS Fax: Established in 1968 by ICSU to promote and encourage on a worldwide basis the compilation, evaluation and dissemination of scientific and technological dataEstablished in 1968 by ICSU to promote and encourage on a worldwide basis the compilation, evaluation and dissemination of scientific and technological data 23 countries and 14 International Scientific Unions are CODATA members23 countries and 14 International Scientific Unions are CODATA members CODATA Task Groups include data specialists from all over the world in different disciplines, including telematics applications, teleworking and virtual laboratoriesCODATA Task Groups include data specialists from all over the world in different disciplines, including telematics applications, teleworking and virtual laboratories

TELEBALT components

Thank you Prof. Jean Bonnin, EDNES president

Prof. Alexei Gvishiani, EDNES vice-president TELEBALT coordinator Konstantin Baranov, Inforing AS manager TELEBALT co-manager TELEBALT in Estonia

TELEBALT - Estonia Subcontractor in Estonia – Publishing House “INFORING AS” Main office: 20, Uss, Jõhvi ESTONIA Representatives in Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), Vilnius ( Lithuania) Director of Publishing House Dmitri Smirnov Tel: Project manager Konstantin Baranov Tel: Project manager assistant Toomas Kütt Tel:

INFORING AS O ne of the biggest publication houses and Internet information providers in Estonia 1 newspaper and 4 magazines: 1 newspaper and 4 magazines: -in Estonian and Russian languages -supports information about Estonian news, business, sport, art, science, education, communication technologies and Internet communication technologies and Internet Total number of editions copies per monthTotal number of editions copies per month About readers( 16% of adult population of Estonia)About readers( 16% of adult population of Estonia) Internet sites and portals: Internet sites and portals: (Estonian) (Russian) (English) (English) (Estonian, English, Russian)

TELEBALT on the Web - Estonia Project aims Project main goals Project aims in Estonia Project systems Projects members General information Project coordinator Project contractors Project subcontractors Project workplan General workplan Workplan for Estonia Project activity Workshops and meetings ReviewsNewsLinks TELEBALT-CV EmployeesEmployers Registrationand search system Registrationand Labour information Baltic States Labour Regulations Governmental labour organizations European Union Labour regulations Job exchanges andcompanies

TELEBALT on the Web - Estonia

TELEBALT - CV

TELEBALT workshop “Telematics and Unemployment Problems ” Tallinn, Estonia, June 2003 Parallel sessions: Parallel sessions: A/ Teleworking for IST and FP6 promotion in Baltic States B/ Teleworking to ovecome unemployment problems in Baltic States C/ Teleworking for publishing D/ Teleworking for education and culture E/ New teleworking projects for FP6 Roundtable discussions

TELEBALT new projects in Estonia MEDIABALT - Special Edition for three Baltic States in Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian and Russian languages and Internet portal in English as a version of Edition for EU TEAMTELEPARK - new regional organization for teleworking, programming training and study of new methods of team work LANGUAGE ONLINE - Estonian, Russian languages foreigners study: preliminary online via Internet and finally in Estonia on base of special courses and in families

Thank you Prof. Alexei Gvishiani, EDNES vice-president Konstantin Baranov, Inforing AS manager

Prof. Alexei Gvishiani, EDNES vice-president TELEBALT coordinator TELEBALT progress overview

TELEBALT deliverables TELEBALT Brochure (English, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, 1500 copies each)TELEBALT Brochure (English, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, 1500 copies each) TELEBALT project workplan and list of the Baltic states partner institutionsTELEBALT project workplan and list of the Baltic states partner institutions TELEBALT project presentationTELEBALT project presentation

TELEBALT Newsletters Volume 1, April 2002 EDNES Volume 2, October 2002 Open Latvia Volume 3, May 2003 Inforing AS

Lecture 1. European Union Lecture 2. Enlarging European Union Lecture 3. Fifth and Sixth Framework Programmes TELEBALT Training Course Lecture 4. Participating in Sixth Framework Programme: Opportunities for Pre-accession States Lecture 5. Introductory

Lecture 2: Enlarging the European Union Table of contents: Enlarging the EU : Introduction Conditions for Accession Copenhagen criteria Acquis Pre-accession States Latvia Elements of historyElements of history Pre-accession situationPre-accession situationEstonia Elements of historyElements of history Pre-accession situationPre-accession situationLithuania Elements of historyElements of history Pre-accession situationPre-accession situation Pre-accession Strategy Europe Agreements (Association Agreements) Accession Partnerships, NPAA, annual regular reports Pre-accession Assistance Phare ProgramPhare Program ISPAISPA SapardSapard Coordination InstrumentCoordination Instrument Participating in the EU Programs and Agencies To take part in a Community programTo take part in a Community program Accession NegotiationsAccession Negotiations European ConferenceEuropean Conference Next Steps in the Process of the EU Enlargement Annex 1: Europe Map

Lecture 2. Enlarging the European Union The European Union has been enlarging ever since it was created at the beginning of the 1950s. Since then the Union has growth from the initial six members to the current 15 through a series of enlargements. Any European State, which respects the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, may apply freedoms, and the rule of law, may apply to become a member of the Union. Treaty on European Union (article 49) In the beginning of the 21 st century the process of enlargement is considered to be the main goal and a historic task for the Union so that the integration of the continent could be continued further by peaceful means, extending a zone of stability and prosperity. So the process of integration and adoption of new members is still continuing. The success of the EU and the values it is based on attracts other new countries to become a member of the Union.

Lecture 3. Fifth and Sixth Framework Programmes The Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) constitutes the priorities for the European Union's research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) activities for the period These priorities have been chosen on the basis of a number of common criteria reflecting the major concerns of the quality of life for European citizens and increasing industrial competitiveness. The FP5 is aimed to help solve problems and to respond to the major socio-economic challenges facing Europe. By focusing on a limited number of research areas combining technological, industrial, economic, social and cultural aspects the FP5 maximizes its impact. This program provides a coherent and truly European framework for supporting research and technological development as part of Community research policy and constitutes a four-year strategic plan for the period During this period, it will stimulate transnational collaboration in research, particularly between industry and universities, and the establishment of networks of excellence. A budget of million euro has been agreed for European Community FP5. Combined with million euro for Euratom FP5 the budget for Framework Program is million euro.

Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) Seven priority orientations of the Sixth Framework Program : Technologies for European Research Area creationTechnologies for European Research Area creation Sustainable development based on consolidation of scientific potentialSustainable development based on consolidation of scientific potential Development of bio- technologiesDevelopment of bio- technologies Support of nanotechnologies, creation of artificial materials and new production methodsSupport of nanotechnologies, creation of artificial materials and new production methods Research in aeronautics and space, the problems of environment protection and human life safetyResearch in aeronautics and space, the problems of environment protection and human life safety Guaranty of foodstuffGuaranty of foodstuff Economics, sociology, political and humanitarian scienceEconomics, sociology, political and humanitarian science Training course on the EU, FP5 and FP6 for Baltic States Lecture 3: Fifth and Sixth Framework Programmes Introduction to the FP6 Lecture 4: Participation in FP6: Opportunities for Pre-accession States FP6: Structure, Budget, Participants Types of programmes available for the pre-accession countries participation Rules and conditions of participation in the FP6 (including existing particularities for pre-accession states) Taking part in the programme: step by stepRecommendations Contact information

TELEBALT conferences and workshops Kick-off planning meeting, Vilnius, Lithuania, December 2001Kick-off planning meeting, Vilnius, Lithuania, December 2001 Workshop "Information Technologies, Tourism and Social Integration", Riga, Latvia, April 2002Workshop "Information Technologies, Tourism and Social Integration", Riga, Latvia, April 2002 Major project conference "Teleworking for Business, Education, Research and Electronic Commerce", Vilnius, Lithuiania, October 2002Major project conference "Teleworking for Business, Education, Research and Electronic Commerce", Vilnius, Lithuiania, October 2002 Additional workshop “The Sixth Framework Programme of the European Union: Opportunities for Baltic States”, Riga, Latvia, April 2003Additional workshop “The Sixth Framework Programme of the European Union: Opportunities for Baltic States”, Riga, Latvia, April 2003 Outlook workshop "Telematics and Unemployment Problems", Tallinn, Estonia, June 2003Outlook workshop "Telematics and Unemployment Problems", Tallinn, Estonia, June 2003

EU Member States – Baltic States preliminary agreement born by TELEBALT More than 35 preliminary collaboration agreements were signed as a result of TELEBALT workshop in Riga, April 2002, and conference in Vilnius, October 2002More than 35 preliminary collaboration agreements were signed as a result of TELEBALT workshop in Riga, April 2002, and conference in Vilnius, October 2002 Topics of agreements: telematics for tourism; algorithmical resources; distributed-virtual-networked organizations; e-work and mobility; e-work and business, e-work, legal and social aspects; new organization of work; distant training; e-work, employment and social exclusionTopics of agreements: telematics for tourism; algorithmical resources; distributed-virtual-networked organizations; e-work and mobility; e-work and business, e-work, legal and social aspects; new organization of work; distant training; e-work, employment and social exclusion Countries involved in the agreements: Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, PolandCountries involved in the agreements: Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland

“Information Technologies, Tourism and Social Integration” Riga, Latvia, 4-5 April Participants150 Participants 50 Speakers from EU and New Accession States50 Speakers from EU and New Accession States Leading speakers from Latvia authorities (Minister of Environment, counsellor of the Prime Minister)Leading speakers from Latvia authorities (Minister of Environment, counsellor of the Prime Minister) High level speakers from European Commission (Deputy general Director of EC, Ambassador of EU, Head of Departments of EC)High level speakers from European Commission (Deputy general Director of EC, Ambassador of EU, Head of Departments of EC)Results 10 IST projects were presented: E3Work, EASYCRAFT, EMERGENCE, FlexWork, ONTOUR, PALIO, SmartUp, TEAMwork, THINK, WISTCIS10 IST projects were presented: E3Work, EASYCRAFT, EMERGENCE, FlexWork, ONTOUR, PALIO, SmartUp, TEAMwork, THINK, WISTCIS Discussions on opportunities of future co-operation between EU and Baltic organisations (And even between Baltic’s one!)Discussions on opportunities of future co-operation between EU and Baltic organisations (And even between Baltic’s one!) Partners finding, building of new consortia for future projects in the context of the new IST programme (6 Frame Work programme)Partners finding, building of new consortia for future projects in the context of the new IST programme (6 Frame Work programme) More than 30 agreements to co-operate have been signed between EU and Baltic States organisationsMore than 30 agreements to co-operate have been signed between EU and Baltic States organisations TELEBALT workshop

TELEBALT conference “Teleworking for Business, Education, Research and e-Commerce” Vilnius, Lithuania, October IST projects were presented: CAPERS, E3Work, eDRUL, ICONS, IDEAL-IST, SmartIS, TelemediCare, TEAMwork, TELESOL, THINK, THINK-EXT, WISTCIS The conference was organized at the same week as the yearly forum INFOBALT 2002 (21-26 October) and was a parallel event to this forum. INFOBALT 2002 forum was held at the same time with: INFOBALT 2002 forum was held at the same time with: the 4th Information Society Conference “Develop an Innovative Trade and Work Area for Information Society”the 4th Information Society Conference “Develop an Innovative Trade and Work Area for Information Society” League of InvestorsLeague of Investors the Baltic Sea and CEEC Data Protection and Information Security Workshopthe Baltic Sea and CEEC Data Protection and Information Security Workshop the 9th International Exhibition INFOBALT of Information Society Technologiesthe 9th International Exhibition INFOBALT of Information Society Technologies 8 agreements to co-operate have been signed between EU and Baltic States organisations

TELEBALT Algorithmical Resource

Thank you Prof. Alexei Gvishiani, EDNES vice-president

Prof. Jean BONNIN, EDNES president TELEBALT coordinator Conclusions and future plans

TELEBALT deliverables D1TELEBALT brochureWP 2EDNES D2TELEBALT workplan and list of partner institutionsWP 1EDNES D3Project presentationWP 2EDNES D4 TELEBALT Newsletter Vol. 1WP 2EDNES D5Proceedings of TELEBALT workshop, RigaWP 3OL D6Training course on the EU, FP5 and FP6WP 5EDNES D8TELEBALT Newsletter Vol. 2WP 2OL completed In stage of implementation D7Adaptation of groupwareWP 4INFOBALT D9Adaptation of CoBrow and VPSWP 4EDNES D10Proceedings of TELEBALT conference, VilniusWP 3INFOBALT D13TELEBALT Newsletter Vol. 3WP 2Inforing AS D14“EU-Baltic States Team Work” CD-ROMWP 2INFOBALT

TELEBALT future plans November 2002 – September 2003 WP 2TELEBALT Newsletter Vol. 3Inforing AS05/03 “EU-Baltic States Team Work” CD-ROMINFOBALT03/03 “EU-Baltic States Team Work” CD-ROMINFOBALT03/03 Report on TELEBALT IDCs and Web-sitesEDNES06/03 WP 3Proceedings of TELEBALT conference, VilniusINFOBALT12/02 Additional workshop on FP6, RigaOL 04/03 TELEBALT workshop, TallinnInforing AS06/03 WP 4 Adaptation of groupwareINFOBALT04/03 Adaptation of CoBrow and VPSEDNES06/03 WP 5TELEBALT Algorithmical Resource (TAR)EDNES08/03

“The Sixth Framework Programme of the European Union: Opportunities for Baltic States”, Riga, Latvia, April 2003 Additional TELEBALT workshop To be held in Riga from April To be held in Riga from April In frame of Baltic IT&T 2003 Forum In frame of Baltic IT&T 2003 Forum ing will be organised using data base of last year workshop participants ing will be organised using data base of last year workshop participants Estimated number of participants 150 Estimated number of participants 150

TELEBALT clustering initiative

Thank you Prof. Jean Bonnin, EDNES president