Estonian National Development Plan for Implementation of EU Structural Funds 2004-2006 Country/Territory Estonia Document type Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Energy, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Public health Sustainable development Agricultural development Rural employment Less favoured areas Social protection Business/industry/corporations Processing/handling Internal trade International trade Cooperative/producer organization Extension Renewable energy Biodiversity Environmental standards Emissions Disasters Aquaculture Sustainable use Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Food quality control/food safety Forest management/forest conservation Community management Forest fires Early warning system/emergency intervention system Land-use planning Agricultural land Animal health Standards Animal welfare Plant protection Freshwater resources management Surface water Protection of habitats Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 2004-2006 Abstract The Estonian National Development Plan for Implementation of EU Structural Funds 2004-2006 is a national multi-sectoral plan. Its main objective is to make better use of the learning capacity of the country’s human resources and seize the opportunities presented by new technologies and expanding markets. This shall be done by promoting innovation in the business sector and anticipating the risks that occur inevitably as cost-based competitive advantages will begin to decline. Full text Estonian/English Website www.digar.ee References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Agricultural development, Special fund, Less favoured areas, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Policy/planning, Gender Source: FAO, FAOLEX