Implementation of regional policy actions in Latvia and elaboration of regional development measures

1. Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (Latvia) (Lead partner)
2. Latgale Planning Region (Latvia)
3. Vidzeme Planning Region (Latvia)
4. Kurzeme Planning Region (Latvia)
5. Riga Planning Region (Latvia)
6. Zemgale Planning Region (Latvia)
7. Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development of Norway (Norway)
8. Oppland Regional County (Norway)
9. Aust-Agder Regional County (Norway)

Project objectives

To strengthen capacity of Latvian municipality and planning regions and support them in dealing with entrepreneurship promotion issues.

Activities

1. Development of regional entrepreneurship and innovation system.
2. Increasing the role of local governments in promoting entrepreneurship.
3. The development of support measures for remote and underdeveloped areas for attracting qualified workforce and entrepreneurs.

Results

1. Upgraded 1 planning document at state level.
2. Organized 4 exchange of experience and exchange of knowledge events between Latvian and Norwegian institutions.
3. Developed 6 strategic partnerships between Latvian and Norwegian institutions.

Budget

Total budget: 1 172 029 EUR

Implementation period

18.12.2013. - 30.04.2016.

Contacts

Guna Kalniņa – Priede Tālr. 64116008 E-pasts: guna.kp@vidzeme.lv
Kristaps Ročāns Tālr. 64116006 E-pasts: kristaps.rocans@vidzeme.lv