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

The Council decision adopted a specific programme for targeted socio-economic research for the period 1994-1998. - General objective: to help elucidate decision-making (at decentralised, national or Community level) with a view to laying the foundations for sustainable development of Europe's economies enabling them to withstand international competition and create jobs. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 105 million. Indicative breakdown by area (in million ecus): - Evaluation of science and technology policy options in Europe: 50 - Research on education and training: 25 - Research into social integration and social exclusion in Europe: 30 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 the third country in question, and 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, to the dissemination of results and to training for researchers and users. �