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Exploring the Entrepreneurial Potential of Belarusian Migrants in the EU
This Working Paper aims to deepen the understanding of Belarusian migration to the EU, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship among Belarusian migrants.
185th mBank-CASE Seminar – “AI for good” – innovations to help the climate, environment and agriculture
185th mBank-CASE Seminar April 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM "AI for good" – innovations to help the climate, environment and agriculture The event will be held in Polish. Speakers: Dr. Ewa Balcerow
Study on ‘EU school scheme from the regional and local perspective: enhancing impact, alignment, and integration into food strategies’
The current EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme, in force since August 2017, aims to support the distribution of selected agricultural products to school children. The main policy objective is
184th mBank-CASE Seminar – “Why do we still need privatization?”
184th mBank-CASE Seminar March 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Why Do We Still Need Privatization? The event will be held in Polish. Speakers: Dr. Ewa BalcerowiczChair of the Board of the CASE – Cent
Online CASE CPI
Online CASE CPI uses online data to measure price changes in Poland. It compares the average prices of goods from the past four weeks to the average prices from four weeks earlier and is updated weekly.
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Invitation: Webinar on Economic Resilience in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova
This webinar will examine three in-depth country reports on Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, analysing their economic resilience, key vulnerabilities, and policy challenges. These reports provide a comprehensive assessment of macroeconomic stability, financial sector developments, external trade relations, and energy security, while also examining the impact of recent geopolitical shifts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and regional conflicts.
Blueprint and Methodology for Innovative Governance
The publication is a key deliverable within the BioBeo project, funded under the Horizon Europe program. It provides a structured approach to integrating bioeconomy education into school curricula across different institutional and social environments. The report examines the actors involved in curriculum decision-making, from policymakers and school administrators to parents, students, and businesses. It categorizes existing procedures for introducing new content into schools, whether initiated by teachers, school heads, or government authorities. Key barriers—legal, organizational, and socio-cultural—are identified, along with strategies to overcome them. A central theme is the importance of inclusive governance in education, advocating for participatory decision-making that involves various stakeholders. Recommendations highlight the need for flexibility in curriculum design, adequate funding, professional support for teachers, and depoliticization of educational content. The report concludes by situating these findings within the broader BioBeo curriculum framework, reinforcing the role of education in fostering a sustainable and circular bioeconomy.
Independent analysis of the tobacco market
In 2023, the value of the market for traditional tobacco products in Poland will amount to PLN 42.9 billion, of which cigarettes will account for PLN 40.2 billion, according to analyses conducted by Dr Jan Hagemejer, President at CASE – Centre for Social and Economic Research. The ever-increasing share of novelty products and changing excise policies are key factors shaping the future of the tobacco market. – The market share of novelty products, whose sales have grown dynamically in recent years and whose prices will rise more slowly than those of traditional products, is expected to continue to increase. At the same time, government policies, driven not only by the need to maximise budget revenues but also by the social costs of tobacco consumption, are expected to aim at gradually reducing the total sales of all tobacco products,” says Dr Jan Hagemejer. CASE’s robust analyses also take into account the impact of excise policy on the market and consumer behaviour. Differences in excise rates between EU countries encourage cross-border shopping, which was particularly evident in Poland, which had the second lowest excise rates in the EU. – A certain proportion of domestic sales were purchases from abroad, including purchases in areas near the borders with the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia, CASE President explained. The government’s excise policy tries to balance budgetary needs and health objectives, but its dynamic changes affect companies’ strategies. – Recent changes in excise policy reflect both objectives. It is worth noting, however, that the time allowed to adapt to the new regulations was very short, which is important both in terms of short-term adjustments to formal requirements and medium-term employment and investment policies of companies, notes Dr Jan Hagemejer.
Fact or Fiction: Developing Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills in Youth
Our mission is to inspire youth aged 12-19 to practice intelligent disobedience—doing what’s right despite pressures. Our main objective is to equip adolescents with the skills to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving digital environment and develop key competencies and digital resilience for independent functioning in adulthood. The project will be based on the participatory approach to ensure our workshop scenarios are evidence-based and address the real needs of today’s youth and educators. Outputs’ testing and implementation will equip participants with essential critical thinking skills for navigating a complex online world. On-site and international online multiplier events will ensure widespread dissemination of our activities and results, amplifying the impact among adolescents and educators. Participants will explore social impact, cognitive biases, and topics like economics and online culture, sharpening their ability to distinguish facts from opinions. Educators will gain insights into digital education tools and strategies for nurturing students’ CT and information verification skills. Deliverables include 18 CT workshops for youth, supported by a report with themed scenarios and exercises for integrating CT skills into daily lessons.
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