Background

Social and Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) provides a comprehensive overview of how projects and initiatives affect different groups and communities in both the short and long term. SEIA allows for the evaluation of both positive and negative impacts, ranging from direct economic benefits to social effects. It offers reassurance that decisions are based on thorough and evidence-based analysis, thereby enabling the planning and implementation of sustainable and responsible projects and initiatives.

Objective

The objective of the assessment is to obtain a comprehensive overview of the economic and social contribution of an event at both the national level in Estonia and the regional level of the event location, as well as to assess the event’s reputation.

Methodolgy

To conduct the assessment, surveys are carried out either in an online environment and/or through face-to-face interviews during the event. In addition, document analysis is conducted based on materials provided by the client and information available from public sources.

Benefits

Following a socio-economic impact assessment, the economic and social impact of an event can be evaluated, enabling event organisers to make more accurate forecasts in the future. In addition, the assessment helps the state to better understand the economic and social benefits of the event and to support its role in regional development.

Compleated Assessments:

• IBU Summer Biathlon World Championships 2024 (Client: Estonian Biathlon Federation)
• ERC Delfi Rally Estonia 2024 (Client: Estonian Autosport Union)
• World Championships in Group Gymnastics 2024 (Client: Estonian Gymnastics Federation)
• IBU Cup 7 and 8 2025 (Client: Estonian Biathlon Federation)
• European Disc Golf Festival 2025 (Client: Team Discgolf Estonia NGO)
• European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics 2025 (Client: Estonian Gymnastics Federation)
• Paide Rally 2025 (Client: BTR Racing NGO)
• European Pool Championships 2025 (Client: Kalevi Piljardikool NGO)
• WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2025 (Client: Estonian Autosport Events NGO)
• Tallinn International Horse Show 2025 (Client: Estonian Equestrian Federation)
• Tartu Marathon 2025 (Client: Club Tartu Marathon NGO)
• 44th Tartu Cycling Race (Client: Club Tartu Marathon NGO)
• Tour of Estonia 2025 (Client: Club Tartu Marathon NGO)
• Viljandi Folk Music Festival 2025 (Client: Estonian Traditional Music Centre NGO)
• Muhu Väin Regatta 2025 (Client: Kalev Yacht Club NGO)
• ORC Worlds 2025 (Client: Kalev Yacht Club NGO)
• Tour of Estonia 2026 (Client: Club Tartu Marathon NGO)

Project Implementer: LevelLab