February 2nd BDF hosted an informal roundtable discussion with Juhan Parts, Estonia’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications. Mr. Parts was in Copenhagen to participate in the informal meeting of the European Competitive Council where the Ministers of Economy of the EU will discuss digital agenda issues. To “E-stonia” this policy area is of particular [...]
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February 1, 2012 BDF ranks 27th among International Economic Policy Think Tanks
Baltic Development Forum has been named #27 International Economic Policy Think Tank in the world in the annual Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania. It’s the only Nordic institution listed in this category. The annual Global Go-To Think Tank Index ranks the world’s leading think tanks with the [...]
January 18, 2012 New Year’s Reception
Yesterday BDF hosted a New Year’s reception for members, partners and friends to bid farewell to Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, who stepped down as Chairman of Baltic Development Forum as of 1 November. The event took place in the premises of the BDF Secretariat at Nygade 3, 5th Floor in Copenhagen. About 50 guests participated, enjoying a [...]
January 16, 2012 Invitation to Presentation of Political State of the Region Report 2011 in Brussels
For some time, recognized experts have been dealing with questions concerning the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) within a newly established think tank, prepared to give advice, and to initiate, develop and follow up political processes. The Political State of the Region Report 2011, to which 23 authors from the entire BSR have contributed, provides an [...]
January 9, 2012 Baltic Development Forum Seeks Committed Intern
With the adoption of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, the region is playing a new role within the EU. The Baltic Sea Region has become a testing ground for regional policies and strategies that can help bring about sustainable growth and a more dynamic integration process of the EU. Baltic Development Forum [...]
