Energy: multiannual programme of studies, analyses and forecasts 1998-2002 (ETAP)

OBJECTIVE: to provide within the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998-2002) a specific programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related work in the energy sector (ETAP programme). COMMUNITY MEASURE: Council Decision 1999/22/EC. CONTENTS: the specific programme adopted by the Council aims in particular to: - establish at Community level a shared approach to studies, analyses, forecasts and other related work in the energy sector; - to promote coordinated analyses of energy markets and policies at the level of the Community and the Member States; - to analyse and evaluate energy and environment questions, particularly in relation to climate change; - to analyse and evaluate energy market trends; - to help transfer the best analysis methods and practices; - to facilitate information networks in the energy field; - to develop an active policy for the dissemination of the results obtained. In order to achieve these objectives, the Community may undertake, promote or financially support measures such as: - observation, monitoring and exchanges of information or studies, analyses and forecasts; - the provision of technical and methodological assistance; - the development of links to promote energy-related political and economic research; - initiatives which contribute to the dissemination of results. The reference amount for the implementation of the ETAP programme is ECU 5 m (of which ECU 2 m for the period 1998/1999).�