Research RTD, 4th EC framework programme 1994-1998: specific research "targeted socio-economic research"

The proposal for a decision aimed to establish a specific programme of research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of targeted socio-economic research for the period 1994-1998. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 105 million. - General objective of the programme: to help clarify decision-making - decentralised, national or Community - in order to provide the bases for sustainable development of European economies capable of facing up to international competition, whilst also creating jobs. Work and research would concentrate on three areas: - evaluation of science and technology policy options in Europe; - research on education and training; - research into social integration and social exclusion in Europe. Participation in the programme was open, with financial support from the Community, to all legal entities established in the Community or in an associated country, following the conclusion of an agreement with that country, as well as to the Joint Research Centre. The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions, concerted actions, specific measures and accompanying measures relating to international cooperation, the dissemination of results and the training of researchers and users. The Commission was authorised to hold negotiations with a view to concluding international agreements with third countries in Europe in order to involve them in all or some of the programme. �