Description

The increase in common social wealth is perceived by Smart Continent as integrated when there is improvement in
increasing employment – more and better jobs, especially for women, youth and elderly workers;  support for people of all ages in anticipating the changes in labour market and managing changes by learning and improving the skills;
the modernization of labour market and welfare systems and the assurance that the benefits of economic growth would be felt in all of the regions.

We participate actively in research and innovation projects as well as in coordination and support actions in Horizon 2020. In area of social policy research we focus on inclusive, innovative and reflective societies. Our key focus area is socioeconomic transformations in Europe, migration of labour and improvement of education as well as long-life learning which is the core of ageing society. We work closely with local public authorities by transferring knowledge and experience from more developed regions. We shape solutions and tools which in efficient manner helps to improve balance of socioeconomic indicators across Europe. Our goal match the EU aim to foster a greater understanding of Europe, provide solutions, and support inclusive, innovative and reflective European societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies.

Smart Continent’s projects by year and client

2011 Program preparation of Lithuanian higher education system presentation at an international area and training for members of the Network of Lithuanian Higher Education Internationalisation. Education Exchanges Support Foundation under of Ministry of Science and Education of Republic of Lithuania

2012 Study on higher education dissemination at international level. Education Exchanges Support Foundation under of Ministry of Science and Education of Republic of Lithuania

2013 Facilitation on identification of Lithuanian research, development and innovation priorities (Smart Specialisation). National Analysis Centre for Research and Higher Education Monitoring

2013 Guidelines and concept for higher education external quality assurance. National Analysis Centre for Research and Higher Education Monitoring

2014 Evaluation of E-twining programme 2007-2013 impact at regional, institutional and personal levels. Education Exchanges Support Foundation under of Ministry of Science and Education of Republic of Lithuania

2014 Preparation strategy for youth policy implementation in Vilnius. Vilnius City Municipality Administration

2015 Qualitative survey on Europass CV target groups: human resources selection companies, SMEs, public sector entities. Education Exchanges Support Foundation under of Ministry of Science and Education of Republic of Lithuania

2015 Research on functionality, attractiveness, actuality and accessibility of information available in AIKOS and PLOTEUS electronic portals according to the needs of main users (youth, adults, education sector employees, specialist of professional orientations, employers, disable people). Education Exchanges Support Foundation under of Ministry of Science and Education of Republic of Lithuania

2016-2020 SUITS: Supporting Urban Integrated Transport Systems: Transferable tools for authorities. European Commission Horizon 2020 Programme

2018 A Recommendation Package containing the results of the public consultations conducted and practical recommendations for municipalities for coordinating the reform through the introduction of a model remuneration for teachers. Ministry of Science and Education and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania

2018 Preparation of a proposal package on the calculation and distribution of methodology for funding teaching process Ministry of Science and Education and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania

2018 Proposals for pre-school and pre-primary education financing modelling preparation for the proposal package, which presents the results of the performed studies and the results of the public consultation. Ministry of Science and Education and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania

2018 Recommendations package on the results of the analysis of the school network transformation, recommendations for the restructuring of the school network. Ministry of Science and Education and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania

2018-2023 PE4TRANS: Public Engagement for Sustainable Public Transport. European Commission, Interreg Europe programme

2019 Analysis of  the internet usage in Lithuanian schools. Centre of Information Technologies in Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

2019 Analysis of Existing Education Monitoring and Evaluation Tendencies to Improve Students’ Achievements. Centre of Information Technologies in Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

2019 Designing Student Microclimate Assessment Methodology and School Microclimate Examination Services. National Agency for School Evaluation founded by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

2019 Preparation of the Lithuanian Vocational Training and Adult Education Internationalisation Development Strategy. Education Exchanges Support Foundation under of Ministry of Science and Education of Republic of Lithuania

2019-2021 TINNGO: Transport innovation gender observatory. European Commission Horizon 2020 Programme

2021 Ex-ante evaluation for 2021–2027 EU investment into Education sector. Ministry of Science and Education and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania

2021 Study of possibilities of implementation of pedagogical internship model in Lithuania. National Education Agency under the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Republic of Lithuania

2022 Research of the possibilities and role of higher education institutions implementing teacher training programs in ensuring the quality of teacher qualification improvement. National Education Agency under the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Republic of Lithuania

2022 Secondary data analysis of the TIMSS survey: changes in attitudes and expectations of students, their parents and teachers and their relationship with student achievement. National Education Agency under the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Republic of Lithuania