Specific programmes for R&D Fourth Framework Programme
The European Commission has published the proposals for Council Decisions concerning the specific programmes implementing the Fourth Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities, 1994 to 1998. The proposals refer to: - Specific programme of research and technological development and demonstration in the area of telematics applications of common interest (1994-1998); - Specific programme of research and technological development and demonstration in the area of advanced communications technologies and services (1994-1998); - Specific programme of research and technological development and demonstration in the area of information technologies (1994-1998); - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies (1994-1998); - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of standards, measurement and testing (1994-1998); - Specific programme of research and technological development in the field of environment and climate (1994-1998); - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of marine sciences and technologies (1994-1998); - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of biotechnology (1994-1998); - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of biomedicine and health (1994-1998); - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of agriculture and fisheries (including agro-industry, good technologies, forestry, aquaculture and rural development) (1994-1998); - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of non-nuclear energy, "Technologies for clear and more efficient energy production and use" (1994-1998); - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of transport (1994-1998); - Specific programme in the field of targeted socio-economic research (1994-1998); - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of cooperation with third countries and international organizations (1994-1998); - Specific programme for the dissemination and exploitation of the results of activities in the field of research, technological development and demonstration (1994-1998); - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers (1994-1998); - Specific research and development programme to be carried out for the European Community - on the one hand, by means of direct action (JRC) - and on the other, by means of activities within the framework of a competitive approach and intended for scientific and technical support to Community policies (1995-1998). Two of the above proposals have already been adopted by the Council (27 June 1994). They refer to the specific programmes on advanced communications technologies and services, and industrial and materials technologies. The rest of the programmes remain to be adopted.