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Territories of Rivers Action Plans (TRAP)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

... out of which 5 are regional policy makers and have provable policy impact potential: Kainuu (FI)-LP, Shannon, MidWest & SouthWest (IE), Wales (UK), SI, Bucarest (RO), Western Macedonia (GR), Zemgale (LV), and (NL). During the prepration period we identified 23 GPs to analyse and transfer, covering both the FWD & the ELC. ...
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Information and CommunicationTechnologies Solutions for Improvement of Quality inMunicipal Utilities (E-utilities)

Start date: Dec 31, 2013, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Project “E-Utilities” aims to improve quality of municipal utilities services by using ICT tools and creating new electronic services for consumers in water and heating supply, sewerage collection and street lighting systems.Project unites 16 partners in Latvia and Lithuania who will also engage in joint experience exchange, training and communication activities.
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Regional cooperation for crafts' development (REGIO-CRAFTS)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

...l policies. Also, it will bring significant value of contributing to the theme of promotion and revitalization of craft sector at EU level.PARTNERSHIP:The project has been initiated by Lead Partner - Zemgale Planning Region, the organization that unites several municipalities in Zemgale region in Latvia and joined by 5 other partners from across Europe - the Netherlands, Spain, Bulgaria, Portugal ...
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Development of management tools for reduction of human impact in specially protected nature areas (Protected areas)

Start date: May 20, 2012, End date: May 19, 2014,

...c and social background,but due to lacking cooperation and planning the regions have not used their joint capacity in full amount.Overview:Project activities directly refer to following regions in LV-Zemgale;in LT-Panevezys,Siauliai,Kaunas Counties.Project objective: Enhancement of protection of specially protected nature areas by provision and implementation of sustainable environment management ...
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Local products development in Middle Baltic (Local products)

Start date: Aug 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2014,

Rural people of Zemgale (Latvia) and North-Lithuania who produce local homemade products as growing potential of rural entrepreneurship have not been adequately supported. Their contribution to economics and stability of local community has not been adequately appreciated. Objective is : To strengthen rural entrepreneurship development of Zemgale and North-Lithuania and increase productivity and a ...
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Building up Availability of SME Internationalisation Services (BASIS)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2013,

The operational environment for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) evolves and becomes increasingly international at a quick pace. For example, the export, import, subcontracting, financing and marketing activities of enterprises are more and more often connected to international processes and actors and to their decision-making. It is a well-known fact that strengthening the competitivenes ...
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Secure green area and waterbasins in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania (Urban Green)

Start date: Apr 15, 2012, End date: Oct 14, 2013,

The project "Urban Green" is aimed at preservation of green areas and water basins in urban areas of Zemgale region and Northern Lithuania, investing in green infrastructure thus reducing urban pressure on environment, securing green areas for future generations. The environmental protection activities will be carried out in 9 cities and towns: Jekabpils, Dobele, Plavinas, Jaunjelgava, Rokiskis, B ...
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Joint measures for promotion of new start ups in vocational schools in Kaunas and Zemgale regions (Start ups promotion)

Start date: Mar 5, 2012, End date: Sep 5, 2013,

The Project Start Ups Promotion is developed by the Enterprise Initiative from Lithuania (LP) and Zemgale Planning Region from Latvia. Project activities are planned to take place in Kaunas and Zemgale regions, involving a wide range of social partners from both private and governmental sectors. The idea of the project is to encourage young people from vocational schools to start business and thus ...
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The Ancient Cult Sites for Common Identity on the Baltic Sea Coast (CULT IDENTITY)

Start date: Nov 30, 2010, End date: Jul 31, 2013,

The project aims to address the problem of sustainable management of the ancient cult sites (ACS) in the region and making them accessible for visitors and guests of the region. ACS are an important element of cultural heritage of countries around the Baltic Sea Coast. Up till now, the ACS had little role in creating common identity in the region, strengthening historical and cultural links and ex ...
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Development and improvement of cycling route network in Central Baltic area (CentralBalticCycling)

Start date: Dec 31, 2011, End date: Jun 29, 2013,

Background:Central Baltic region covers regions around the Baltic Sea that have been linked by economic ties already for centuries.Initially it was mainly trade,but with the growing development of transport links,the region has evolved as a location for inhabitants of the whole CB region,where they can work,live and travel.While urban areas are mostly known as a suitable working and living enviro ...
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Cooperation network to improve social services for disabled youth in Zemgale and North Lithuania (SOC NETWORKING)

Start date: Feb 29, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2013,

Background: Families in Zemgale who have children/youth with functional disabilities do not have opportunity to be socially active, to solve working and family problems. Social services in Zemgale do not have experience in rendering of respite care service. Colleagues in North Lithuania have good experience and training programme. In the Project active parents will share experience and social cros ...
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Competitive Entrepreneurship By Lifelong Learning And Business Cooperation (COOP EDU-SHIP)

Start date: Aug 31, 2011, End date: Feb 27, 2013,

Business ineptness and poorly equipped life-long learning centres are the main cause for dissatisfaction among region’s entrepreneurs. The aim of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of Latvia–Lithuania border regions by eliminating the obstacles to its development. Therefore, business and education support centres will be created by renovating premises of life-long learning institutions ...
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Joint management measures for waters in the Lielupe river basin border region (GRANDERIO)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Sep 29, 2012,

Quality of the environment is a very important prerequisite for sustainable development of the territory and improvement of the inhabitant life quality. Basin of river Lielupe in Latvia and Lithuania contains more than 250 confluents and about 840 thousand inhabitants of both countries live there. Compared to other river basins in both countries, quality of water in the river basin of Lielupe is o ...
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From detached Lisbon and Gothenburg Strategies to a regionalised indigenous EU 2020 (EU 2020 going local)

Start date: Sep 30, 2010, End date: Sep 29, 2012,

“EU 2020 going local – from detached Lisbon and Gothenburg Strategies to a regionalised indigenous EU 2020” is designed to contribute to the effective implementation of the current Lisbon and Gothenburg Strategies and the new EU 2020 strategy at local and regional level. In particular, this means building on the stock of tried and tested successful experiences at the local implementation of the fo ...
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Cultural Cooperation in Latvia - Lithuania Cross Border Region (Cultural Cooperation)

Start date: Jan 2, 2011, End date: Jul 1, 2012,

The objective of the project is to develop active and sustainable societies by bringing neighbours together through cultural exchanges and encouraging preservation of Baltic culture within Latvia-Lithuania cross-border region. Objective will be achieved by organising various events in Latvia-Lithuania cross-border region: workshop on the territory of Salduve park by Mount Žuvininkai, folk art fe ...
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Development of joint strategy and cooperation network for promotion of creative industries (Creative industries)

Start date: Oct 31, 2010, End date: Apr 29, 2012,

Project aims at creating supporting environment for the development of creative industries in the project areas and fostering the sustainability of economy. It will also facilitate the commercialization of creative business ideas in the audio-visual, multimedia and design by establishing cooperation networks and supporting infrastructure at the level of local municipalities. It is planned to impro ...
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Strengthening of Quality of Life through Improved Management of Urban Rural (NEW BRIDGES)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Jan 23, 2012,

Regions and municipalities are the key actors in managing urban-rural interactions and their impacts on quality of life. The conditions for urban-rural interactions are dependent on developments both at micro (individual) and at macro (planning) levels. These parallel processes are of specific relevance in the key pillars of quality of life in urban-rural context: (1) residential preferences; (2) ...
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Development of Transport and Port Communication Systems (Trans-Port)

Start date: Sep 30, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2011,

The objective of the project is to facilitate the socio-economic development of Latvia-Lithuania border areas and increase the internal/external accessibility of border areas through development and provision of public transportation services in the regions, as well as the implementation and improving of communication systems in the largest ports of both regions. Main activities of the project inc ...
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Business Viability Promotion providing Special Public Services and improving Land Services Quality (Business Promotion)

Start date: Jan 10, 2010, End date: Dec 29, 2011,

The primary objective of this project is to create entrepreneurs and companies an innovative service for planning and development of business ideas. The project aims at creating a website where entrepreneurs and companies can check or evaluate the competitiveness and demand for a product or service in a particular area. In addition, a database of companies has been created to advertise internships ...
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Cross-border network of craft as promoter of attractiveness of Latvia - Lithuania borderlands (Mid-Baltic Crafts)

Start date: Feb 28, 2009, End date: May 30, 2011,

Lack of infrastructure and insufficient capacity of human resources were identified as the primary problems making regions of Zemgale, Aukstaitija, and Zemaitija less competitive and attractive to visitors than expected, despite their rich cultural traditions and multiple attractions. Eleven project partners have teamed up to produce a joint strategy for promoting the region and opening visitors i ...
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Development of Accessible and Attractive Museums in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania (Museum Access)

Start date: Feb 1, 2009, End date: Oct 30, 2010,

Development of Accessible and Attractive Museums in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania. The museums in Latvia's Zemgale region and the northern region of Lithuania have long history and hold unique cultural values. However, the means to preserve and promote them were poor or in some cases museums even required significant modernisation. The project involved 10 partners and was aimed at creating more a ...
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Baltic Euroregional Network (BEN)

Start date: Jul 11, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2008,

The objective of the Baltic Euroregional Network (BEN) was to promote spatial development and territorial integration in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) by strengthening Euroregions as competent partners with national authorities and international institutions, and by building a network of Euroregions for continuous capacity-building and sharing of experience. In order to achieve the objectives, the p ...
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RAIL BALTICA - Transnational Integration through Coordinated Infrastructure and Regional Development (RAIL BALTICA)

Start date: Jun 29, 2005, End date: Jan 28, 2008,

The Trans-European railway Rail Baltica, linking Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Kaunas – Warsaw and continuing on to Berlin, is to be developed within the territories of the co-operating EU Member States.The Interreg IIIB project Rail Baltica had two main goals: (a) the definition of the most favourable route for the Rail Baltica railway link in terms of spatial planning and regional development, and ...
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A.S.A.P. - Efficient Administrative Structures as a Prerequisite for Successful Economic and Social Development of Rural Areas in Demographic Transition (A.S.A.P.)

Start date: Dec 18, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

Effective public sector action is a cornerstone of spatially balanced and sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region. Especially rural areas need administrative support for compensating lower economic potentials for the benefit of their population. ASAP created innovative solutions to meet the most urgent challenges for rural development in the Baltic Sea Region in an integrated way: Demogra ...
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City-hinterland cooperation as motor for regional development in the SE-Baltic (SEBco)

Start date: Jan 26, 2006, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

SEBco enables medium-sized cities to become motors for regional development in the South Eastern Baltic Sea Region. It uses and establishes networks of cooperation on regional level between cities and their hinterland as well as on international level within the so-called South Baltic Arc. Furthermore, SEBco concentrates on issues that are in the competence of local and regional partners in order ...
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Development of Baltic Tourist Network in Via Hanseatica Developent Zone (VHB-ZONE)

Start date: Sep 2, 2004, End date: Oct 30, 2007,

The VHB ZONE Project Development of Baltic Tourist Network in Via Hanseatica Development Zone was launched in 2004 to address tourism development in all administrative districts surrounding the E77 – A3 road spanning from Panemune in South-West Lithuania to Narva in North-East Estonia (688km).The project concentrated on tourism development in the designated rural areas of Eastern Estonia, Central ...
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Via Baltica Nordica Development Zone (VBNDZ )

Start date: Jul 31, 2002, End date: Jul 30, 2005,

The Via Baltica Nordica is a coherent development corridor stretching from Berlin to Mo i Rana in Norway. The idea is not to construct or develop the Via Baltica road connection as such, but to develop the regions located along the corridor by means of transnational co-operation. More than 40 cities, municipalities, regions and other development organisations from Finland, Sweden, Germany, Estonia ...
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Spatial strategies for Integration and Sustainable Development Acceleration of the South Baltic Arc Zone (South Baltic Arc)

Start date: Feb 24, 2002, End date: May 23, 2005,

South Baltic Arc has two main objectives: (1) Strengthening the co-operation of regional stakeholders within and among the participating countries in order to enhance regional development. (2) Reducing welfare disparities within the South Baltic Arc Region.With regard to the EU-enlargement, South Baltic Arc demonstrates, which regional development effects enhanced transport infrastructure can gene ...
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