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MET Overseas Research Project 2003 Introduction & Objectives Implementation, Symposium & Report Investigation themes Benefits to Sponsors Cost and Sponsorship  Sponsors Further information & Contact For further information about the Baltic Horizons Overseas Research Project or if you would like to provide support in an advisory capacity or financially, please contact: Caroline Westall Baltic Horizons Project Leader Institute for Manufacturing University of Cambridge Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RX, UK Phone: +44 (0)1223 338078 Fax: +44 (0)1223 338076 E-mail: caw40@cam.ac.uk 7th February 2003

'Baltic Horizons': EU Accession Of The Baltic States Introduction The Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have made rapid progress in shedding the Communist legacy of the former Soviet Union. Over the past 10 years they have undergone drastic changes as they embrace Capitalism. These changes will come to a head with the potential accession of the Baltic States to the European Union (EU) in 2004. This event will be the largest expansion to date of the EU creating the largest Single Market for trade and investment in the world. The fledgling Baltic economies are also an established gateway to Russia and have strong links with the entrepreneurial countries of Scandinavia. The next few years will be critical for any party seeking to have an influence in these markets and to draw from the practices that have allowed them to change so radically. Objectives Investigate the implications for global industry of EU accession by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Understand the nature and potential for manufacturing in the Baltic States Critical analysis of the benefits and considerations for foreign investment in the region Foster international links between companies of all industries and those within the area Raise awareness of the Baltic region to multinational companies around the world   Next - Implementation, Symposium & Report