Resaerch RTD, 5th framework-programme EC 1998-2002: research, technological development and demonstration activities

The modified proposal seeks to complement the proposal for a decision on the Fifth Community Framework Programme for a financial package which marks a substantial increase over the simple maintenance of the average percentage of GNP. The Commission proposes that this increase be set at 3%, that is to say a package of ECU 14.833 billion broken down as follows: - First activity (programmes for research, technological development and demonstration): ECU 11.775 billion; - Second activity (cooperation with third countries and international organisations): ECU 491 million; - Third activity (dissemination and optimisation of results): ECU 350 million; - Fourth activity (measures to encourage the training and mobility of researchers): ECU 1.402 billion; - Direct activities undertaken by the Community Joint Research Centre (JRC): ECU 815 million. �