Vidzeme - Latvia
Pilot
Vidzeme - Latvia
The Latvian pilot will be managed by the Vidzeme Planning Region in cooperation with Latvian Rural Forum, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics and Baltic Open Solutions Centre. Group of stakeholders will be gathered for the Advisory Board to support piloting team during the project lifetime.
Introduction
The Latvian pilot will be managed by the Vidzeme Planning Region in cooperation with Latvian Rural Forum, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics and Baltic Open Solutions Centre. Group of stakeholders will be gathered for the Advisory Board to support piloting team during the project lifetime.
PRIORITY ISSUES
Attractiveness of the region, rural planning, skilled workforce and talent attraction, regional development, policymaking.
Documentation
Documentation
OVERALL AMBITION
Overall ambition is to embed pilot results into the region’s long-term and mid-term policy. With the help of local stakeholders, a dynamic toolbox will be prepared that is considering the newest and latest socioeconomic trends, agricultural and related industry foresight & analysis insights as well as findings.
Expected outputs
The expected outputs of Vidzeme pilot are as follows:
Input for Vidzeme Planning Region Development programme for 2021-2027
New measures and services with a special focus on newcomers
Tool for local authorities for collaboration-oriented policy development
Actions for developing rural attractiveness are defined, based on the scenarios modelled, collection, processing and mapping of qualitative and quantitative data on rural attractiveness
Expected impact (qualitative)
Rural places and professions are becoming more attractive for established rural populations and recent or potential newcomers, and they’ve been integrated into the regional development process. Interest of regional inhabitants in traditional fields such as agriculture and forestry has raised because of the cross-industry collaboration. Rural attractiveness serves as a factor for existing and / or potential entrepreneurs to develop their businesses in the region.
Policy makers
RURAL COMMUNITY
New entrants
Experts
Progress bar
Progress bar can help orient the user in terms of what the pilot was doing, what is happening now and what will happen in the future. While the structure of the bar will be the same for all pilots, its content will differ from pilot to pilot. A dynamic front end with a predetermined colour scheme can be used to differentiate past, present and future, like in the graphic below.
NeEDS gathering
Policy matching
Policy evaluation
Future outlook
Mission orientation
Vidzeme - outcome
NEEDS GATHERING
NEEDS GATHERING
| PILLAR | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | OPPORTUNITIES | THREATS |
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| 1. Availability of public and other services | S1.01 Good primary & secondary schools | W1.01 Insufficient provision of mobility & accessibility services, including transport and road infrastructures | O1.01 Great willingness and necessity of inhabitants, esp. of rural areas & young generation, to use public transport | T1.01 Transport constraints via public transport availability and charges |
| S1.02 Good internet/telecom connectivity (4G/5G/fiber) | W1.02 Insufficient intra-regional public transportation, i.e., between rural and urban areas. | O1.2 Various instruments for public funding (EU funds, governmental, regional) | T1.2 Insufficient financing, flawed and inaccurate infrastructure planning | |
| S1.03 There are adequate public provision of online e-health, e- day-care and/or elearning services (survey results) | W1.03 Weak teleworking opportunities via shortcomings with ITC equipment; lack of appropriate digital skills, as well as lack of internet connectivity in some remote rural areas | O1.3 New technologies available/using to enhance quality of public transport infrastructure | T1.3 Decrease of population in rural areas | |
| S1.04 Inhabitants feel safe and secure | W1.04 Insufficient day-care facilities in rural areas | O1.4 Various EU funds, governmental programs and support, as well as regional initiatives | T1.4 Weak financing and its consequences, as well as inadequate education & training, int al., lifelong learning (i.e., elearning) regarding ICT and digital skills | |
| 2. Recreation / social activities | S2.01 Accessible to extra-curricular activities (e.g., music, dance, arts) for children | W2.01 Not enough and well provided spaces to allow young and adult people to meet | O2.01 Using of buildings & spaces owned by the municipalities for various purposes | T2.01 Depopulation and demographic imbalance in rural areas |
| S2.02 Plenty of good and different recreational activities | W2.02 Low accessibility & quality of services in remote territories of the region, particularly in rural areas | O2.02 Implementation of mid- long-period funding, particularly for cultural events & activities | T2.02 Insufficient regular and continuous financing & funding of local cultural events & activities; Events & activities mainly are implemented on the year based project tenders (short-term financing) | |
| S2.03 Elderly people are offered activities and a space where to meet |
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| 3. Living condition, quality of life and standard of living | S3.01 Living conditions (family development, air quality, accessibility) are high | W3.01 Lack of housing opportunities (i.e., limited & expensive), esp., for new entrants and young generation; High price or properties | O3.01 Inclusion of housing-related solutions in regional strategic and planning documents | T3.01 Urban/towns residents purchase houses (with higher prices) in rural areas only for recreation |
| S3.02 No important social or political conflicts in the area | W3.02 Problems of integration with some population (i.e., minorities, new entrants) | O3.02 Various funding and support measures will allocated to solve the issue of housing availability & quality | T3.02 Insufficient integration of minorities and new entrants via undeveloped communities due to demographic imbalance, i.e., ageing of rural population | |
| S3.03 Rural areas are considered as safe and comfortable places to live | W3.03 Low income level per household | O3.03 Strengthening of local communities, social activities, i.e., social entrepreneurship’, networking |
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| S3.04 People are proud living on the area | W3.04 High risk of poverty |
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| 4. Demographic & human capital | S4.01 Possibility to find opportunities to develop family plans | W4.01 Not enough babies born or low birth rate | O4.01 More support, including intangible, for families with children | T4.01 Depopulation of rural areas and demographic imbalance |
| S4.02 There are enough women in the area | W4.02 Not enough young people in rural areas | O4.02 Re-emigration of citizens who left Latvia during the previous financial crisis | T4.02 Increase the number of elderly people in rural areas | |
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| W4.03 Not enough working people to support the dependent population (i.e. children, elderly). | O4.02 New entrants in rural areas | T4.03 Less youth in rural areas | |
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| W4.4 Community and voluntary sectors are weak developed, not address the social needs of region and not create opportunities |
| T4.04 Insufficient systematic financial security of local activities and services | |
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| W4.05 Some imbalance of gender in Vidzeme households |
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| W4.06 Weak level of education |
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| 5. Business, economy & innovation |
| W5.01 Lack of an adequate special taxation scheme to attract new businesses in the area | O5.01 More incentive framework (e.g., tax system) are needed to attract new businesses | T5.01 Qualified & well-skilled labour shortage |
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| W5.02 Development of region’s territories is very diverse among municipalities |
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| W5.03 Lowest share of value added of all regions |
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| W5.04 Weak implementation of digital technologies in business |
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| W5.05 Lack of entrepreneurship know-how and skills | O5.02 Digital transition - opportunities for new economic activities and productivity growth | T5.02 Delayed education reform and inadequate education programs | |
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| W5.06 Insufficient participation in adult education |
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| W5.07 Lack of support (i.e., services and finances) for new entrants to the rural areas | O5.03 ICT infrastructures and the deployment of broadband coverage in rural areas |
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| W5.08 Insufficient services for entrepreneurial support and new business development | O5.04 Strengthening of youth (i.e., new entrants) entrepreneurship; Innovative and creative vouchers as a financial tool to support local companies | T5.03 Insufficient or no access to additional financing (i.e. support, credit on very favourable terms) | |
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| W5.09 The lack of relevant and useful networks of entrepreneurs | O5.05 Digitalization & cooperation (e.g., in marketing and selling) |
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| S5.01 Preference is given eco-firms and sustainable business (circular economy) | W5.10 Insufficient support for innovation or technology transfer & no support for eco-innovation. | O5.06 Financial support, ICT infrastructures and the deployment of broadband coverage in rural areas |
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| W5.11 Lack of support (i.e., services and finances) for new entrants to the rural areas |
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| S5.02 Possibilities for sustainable agriculture and forestry | W5.12 In conventional intensive and more productive farms (mainly large & with higher economic size) cultivation practices are not sustainable and environmentally sound | O5.07 Sustainable agriculture & forestry, using environmental friendly and climate change mitigating production methods and measures; Precision agriculture; Training of new and innovative techniques in the agriculture & forestry sector. | T5.04 Changes of the CAP policy and RDP support measures; Lack of programs (i.e., funds) and availability of training, particularly ICT and digital skills | |
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| W5.13 Aging of entrepreneurs, particularly of farmers |
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| W5.06 Great potential and possibilities for sustainable tourism in rural areas | W5.14 Lack of job opportunities | O5.08 Sustainable tourism, esp., rural, culinary, agro-tourism, heritage, etc., recreation services, and social farming | T5.05 Complexity of RDP significantly reduces use of EAFRD funds for implementation of jobs creating projects | |
| S5.04 Following sectors of economic activity are indicated as priorities in Vidzeme strategy 2030: Manufacture of food products & beverages, of value added wood products; Accommodation &food service activities; Information & communication; Professional, scientific & technical activities; Human health & social work activities; Arts, entertainment & recreation | W5.15 Sectors, which is indicated as strong have comparatively low share of value added |
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| W5.16 Comparatively low salaries & wages in higher value added or priority sectors of economic activity | O5.09 Sustainable (resource effective) production of value added products, int al., for export | T5.06 An insufficient number of well-educated and qualified staff (i.e., ITC and advanced digital skills) | |
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| W5.17 Insufficient provision of public services and weak innovation (i.e., ICT) implementation in sector | O5.10 Providing various types of health, rehabilitation & care services, the know-how of which is offered as export product |
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| O5.11 Reorganization of public services (opportunity to business, i.e. social entrepreneurship) |
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| 6. Social and cultural aspects of rural areas | S6.01 Women and men equally participate in decision making and working life, as well as in various social activities | W6.01 Loneliness and isolation affect many people, esp., in the rural areas | O6.01 Strengthening of local communities, public (i.e., cultural) & social activities, i.e., social entrepreneurship, networking | T6.01 Depopulation & demographic imbalance in rural areas |
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| W6.02 Insufficient opportunities for young people & new entrants to participate in decision making | O6.02 Increased number of community activities, i.e., these activities that support local identity | T6.02 A small number of new entrants, esp. young people, choose to live and work in the countryside | |
| 7. Environment & Biodiversity | S7.01 Open landscapes & beautiful diverse natural areas | W7.01 Cultivation practices are not environmentally sound | O7.02 CAP Post 2020 measures, including agri-environmental & climate and related measures (i.e., Natura 2000, Water framework, etc.) | T7.01 Due to lack of supportive measures/funding agricultural practices stay not environmentally sound - unsustainable land management, landscape degradation & water scarcity and biodiversity decline |
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| T7.02 Lack of CAP support to implement mitigation and adaptive measures to the climate change | |
| S7.02 High Nature Value Areas (i.e. Natura 2000, Natural and National Parks) are well valorised (PoliRural survey results) | W7.02 Low generated value added from recreation activities | O7.02 Using of various funds und supporting programs to create value added products and services | T7.03 Lack of funding and support, ITC shortages, as well as inadequate knowledge and skills, int al., digital | |
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| W7.03 Biological resources are mainly used for the production of low value added goods |
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POLICY MATCHING
POLICY MATCHING
| Need | Title of the policy/programme/strategy | Level at which the policy is launched | Contact/Website of the policy |
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| Increasing the level of civic participation and public involvement in the promotion of territorial development and implementation of initiatives, incl. Greater involvement of LAGs and other NGOs | The Youth Policy Implementation Plan | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file7995327137443335159.docx |
| ERASMUS+ | EU level | ||
| Rural Development Programme (RDP) | National level | ||
| Declaration of the Intended Activities of the | National level | ENG: https://www.mk.gov.lv/sites/default/files/editor/declaration_of_the_intended_activities_of_the_cabinet_of_ministers.pdf | |
| Latvia's Fourth National Open Government Action Plan for 2020-2021 | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file400599392245966234.docx | |
| Public administration reform plan | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file3302259687398140477.pdf | |
| National Identity, Civil Society and Integration Policy Guidelines | National level | ||
| Regional Policy Guidelines | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file4077967561200800882.docx | |
| CLLD Local Delopment Strategies | Local /grassroot level | http://www.lad.gov.lv/files/svva_strategija_alp_grozijumi_30_01_2019.pdf | |
| Territorial Development Strategy | Local /grassroot level | e.g. https://aluksne.lv/ilgtspejiga_strategija/strategija%202030.gala.pdf More links in annex 1. | |
| Vidzeme Planning Region Development documents | Regional level | http://www.vidzeme.lv/upload/Attstbas_programma_2015-2020.pdf | |
| European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (EEA FM) and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism (NFM) | International level | ||
| European Union Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund Operational Program "Growth and Employment" | National level | LV: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file173621642877332077.docx | |
| Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (LV 2030) | National level | ||
| National Development plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/20121220_NAP2020%20apstiprinats%20Saeima_4.pdf | |
| National Development Plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027galaredakcija.pdf | |
| Development of high value-added products and services within the framework of implementation of various existing and new EU funds and EC priorities, in smart specialization areas important for Vidzeme region | EU Strategy for Baltic Sea Region | EU level | |
| EU 2020 Strategy | EU level | https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/4411192/4411431/Europe_2020_Targets.pdf | |
| Vidzeme Planning Region Development documents | Regional level | http://www.vidzeme.lv/upload/Attstbas_programma_2015-2020.pdf | |
| Rural Development Programme (RDP) | National level | ||
| Declaration of the Intended Activities of the | National level | ENG: https://www.mk.gov.lv/sites/default/files/editor/declaration_of_the_intended_activities_of_the_cabinet_of_ministers.pdf | |
| Plan of Alternative Measures for Energy Efficiency Policy Target for Energy End-Use Savings | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file145091081123636871.DOCX | |
| The National Guidelines for Science, Technology Development and Innovation | National level | ||
| Smart Specialization Strategy | National level | https://www.izm.gov.lv/images/zinatne/Ekosist_kopsavilkums_RIS3.pdf | |
| Baltic Sea Region Program | International level | ||
| Estonian-Latvian cross-border co-operation program | International level | ||
| National Industrial Policy Guidelines | National level | ||
| Regional policy guidelines | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file4077967561200800882.docx | |
| European Union Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund Operational Program "Growth and Employment" | National level | LV: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file173621642877332077.docx | |
| Territorial Development Strategy | Local /grassroot level | e.g. https://aluksne.lv/ilgtspejiga_strategija/strategija%202030.gala.pdf More links in Annex 1. | |
| European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (EEA FM) and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism (NFM) | International level | ||
| Latvian Bioeconomy Strategy | National level | LV: https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2018-07/Bioeconomy_Strategy_Latvia_LV.pdf | |
| Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (LV 2030) | National level | ||
| National Development plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/20121220_NAP2020%20apstiprinats%20Saeima_4.pdf | |
| National Development Plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027galaredakcija.pdf | |
| Lifelong learning and the development of skills and knowledge appropriate to the needs, incl. digital competences, social and professional skills | Digital Education Action Plan | EU level | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52018DC0022&from=EN |
| New Skills Agenda for Europe | EU level | ||
| ERASMUS+ | EU level | ||
| Vidzeme Planning Region Development documents | Regional level | http://www.vidzeme.lv/upload/Attstbas_programma_2015-2020.pdf | |
| European Solidarity Corps | EU level | ||
| The Youth Guarantee, incl. Youth Emplyment Initiative | EU level | ||
| Cultural Policy Guidelines "Creative Latvia" | National level | ||
| Improvement Plan for Service Environment | National level | https://likumi.lv/ta/id/312410-par-pakalpojumu-vides-pilnveides-planu-20202023-gadam | |
| Rural Development Programme (RDP) | National level | ||
| Inclusive Employment Guidelines | National level | ||
| Implementation Plan of the Adult Education Management Model | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file3359418791609949415.docx | |
| Guidelines for the Development of Education | National level | ||
| Career Education Implementation Plan in State and Municipal General and Vocational Education Institutions | National level | ||
| Guidelines for Information Society Development | National level | ||
| Conceptual Report "Active Aging Strategy for a Longer and Better Working Life in Latvia" | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file3254572317819534915.docx | |
| The Youth Policy Implementation Plan | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file7995327137443335159.docx | |
| European Union Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund Operational Program "Growth and Employment" | National level | LV: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file173621642877332077.docx | |
| Territorial Development Strategy | Local /grassroot level | E.g. https://aluksne.lv/ilgtspejiga_strategija/strategija%202030.gala.pdf More links in Annex 1. | |
| CLLD Local Delopment Strategies | Local /grassroot level | http://www.lad.gov.lv/files/svva_strategija_alp_grozijumi_30_01_2019.pdf | |
| National Industrial Policy Guidelines | National level | ||
| Declaration of the Intended Activities of the | National level | ENG: https://www.mk.gov.lv/sites/default/files/editor/declaration_of_the_intended_activities_of_the_cabinet_of_ministers.pdf | |
| Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (LV 2030) | National level | ||
| National Development plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/20121220_NAP2020%20apstiprinats%20Saeima_4.pdf | |
| National Development Plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027galaredakcija.pdf | |
| Diversification of business, especially in the framework of the implementation of existing and new CAP, RDP and EC priorities in rural areas, incl. circular economy | Regional policy guidelines | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file4077967561200800882.docx |
| Territorial Development Strategy | Local /grassroot level | e.g. https://aluksne.lv/ilgtspejiga_strategija/strategija%202030.gala.pdf | |
| Vidzeme Planning Region Development documents | Regional level | http://www.vidzeme.lv/upload/Attstbas_programma_2015-2020.pdf | |
| CLLD Local Delopment Strategies | Local /grassroot level | http://www.lad.gov.lv/files/svva_strategija_alp_grozijumi_30_01_2019.pdf | |
| National Industrial Policy Guidelines | National level | ||
| Latvian-Russian cross-border cooperation program | International level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file3307042367912288499.docx | |
| Rural Development Programme (RDP) | National level | ||
| Declaration of the Intended Activities of the | National level | ENG: https://www.mk.gov.lv/sites/default/files/editor/declaration_of_the_intended_activities_of_the_cabinet_of_ministers.pdf | |
| Business environment improvement action plan | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file1569848123589066232.docx | |
| Conceptual Report on the Business Start-up and Small Business Ecosystem and Future Support Incentives | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file7074568074118110810.docx | |
| Estonian-Latvian cross-border co-operation program | International level | ||
| European Union Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund Operational Program "Growth and Employment" | National level | LV: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file173621642877332077.docx | |
| Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (LV 2030) | National level | ||
| National Development plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/20121220_NAP2020%20apstiprinats%20Saeima_4.pdf | |
| National Development Plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027galaredakcija.pdf | |
| Housing availability, quality and energy efficiency | Declaration of the Intended Activities of the | National level | ENG: https://www.mk.gov.lv/sites/default/files/editor/declaration_of_the_intended_activities_of_the_cabinet_of_ministers.pdf |
| The National Energy and Climate Plan | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file5117695515458451103.docx | |
| Plan of Alternative Measures for Energy Efficiency Policy Target for Energy End-Use Savings | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file145091081123636871.DOCX | |
| Regional policy guidelines | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file4077967561200800882.docx | |
| Vidzeme Planning Region Development documents | Regional level | http://www.vidzeme.lv/upload/Attstbas_programma_2015-2020.pdf | |
| European Union Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund Operational Program "Growth and Employment" | National level | LV: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file173621642877332077.docx | |
| Territorial Development Strategy | Local /grassroot level | e.g. https://aluksne.lv/ilgtspejiga_strategija/strategija%202030.gala.pdf | |
| Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (LV 2030) | National level | ||
| National Development plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/20121220_NAP2020%20apstiprinats%20Saeima_4.pdf | |
| National Development Plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027galaredakcija.pdf | |
| Accessibility of public transport and provision of road infrastructure | Rural Development Programme (RDP) | National level | |
| Territorial Development Strategy | Local /grassroot level | https://aluksne.lv/ilgtspejiga_strategija/strategija%202030.gala.pdf | |
| Vidzeme Planning Region Development documents | Regional level | http://www.vidzeme.lv/upload/Attstbas_programma_2015-2020.pdf | |
| Declaration of the Intended Activities of the | National level | ENG: https://www.mk.gov.lv/sites/default/files/editor/declaration_of_the_intended_activities_of_the_cabinet_of_ministers.pdf | |
| Indicative railway infrastructure development plan | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file2802284028774646364.docx | |
| Baltic Sea Region Program | International level | ||
| Transport development guidelines | National level | http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file8063722795811369165.doc | |
| European Union Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund Operational Program "Growth and Employment" | National level | LV: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/api/file/file173621642877332077.docx | |
| Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (LV 2030) | National level | ||
| National Development plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/20121220_NAP2020%20apstiprinats%20Saeima_4.pdf | |
| National Development Plan of Latvia | National level | LV: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/NAP2027galaredakcija.pdf |
POLICY EVALUATION
POLICY EVALUATION
Ongoing process
FUTURE OUTLOOK
FUTURE OUTLOOK
| PROCESS | DATE OR PERIOD |
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| Complete the process of adoption of the package by actors | May-June 2021 |
| Establish Monitoring Committee | April-May 2021 |
| Establish Plan for monitoring and evaluation | May-June 2021 |
| Introduce elements of the plan into identified policy processes After the elections of local municipalities that are held in May 2021 Monitoring report for the DP prepared by March 2022 Joint project report (D.6.3.) prepared by April 2022
| Municipalities June-Sept 2021 Monitoring & evaluating Oct 2021-Apr 2022 |
MISSION ORIENTATION
MISSION ORIENTATION
