RTD 5th framework programme 1998-2002: research, development, demonstration, direct actions by the JRC

PURPOSE: to adopt a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, to be carried out by means of direct actions for the European Community (1998 to 2002) by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). COMMUNITY MEASURE: Council decision 1999/174/EC. CONTENT: in accordance with the 5th framework programme for RTD, the amount deemed necessary for the execution of direct actions by the JRC under this programme is EURO 739 million (EURO 189 million for the period 1998 to 1999 and EURO 550 million for the period 2000 to 2002). Indicative breakdown (in millions of Euros): - serving the citizen (consumer protection, medical and health applications, benefiting from the information society and safety of the citizen): 292 - enhancing sustainability (integration of environmental protection in other Community policies, pollution, global change, energy and transport, agriculture, rural development and fisheries): 321 - underpinning European competitiveness (employment, technology and industrial competitiveness, normative support to the international trading system, innovation and technology transfer, enlargement, pre-accession and international cooperation): 126.�