Latvia’s experience can serve as an inspiring example for Moldova’s regions to overcome the socio-economic challenges related to the Covid-19 crisis, incl. the development of public administration and capacity building, the development of entrepreneurship and the promotion of democratic participation, ensuring the renewal and advancement of local economic resources, as well as the coordinated action of the parties involved in the development of the territory for effective crisis management.
The project “Supporting the Growth of the Moldovan Region by Facilitating Capacity Adaptation Emergencies and Reducing the Duration of COVID-19 Consequences” is the Latvian Rural Forum (LLF) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia, Moldova National LEADER Network, Northern Region Development Agency, Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, Local Action Groups in Latvia and Moldova, Vidzeme Planning Region, initiative supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
The aim of the project is to support the Moldovan regions in overcoming the socio-economic challenges related to the Covid-19 crisis, incl. the development of public administration and capacity building, the development of entrepreneurship and the promotion of democratic participation, ensuring the renewal and advancement of local economic resources, as well as the coordinated action of the parties involved in the development of the territory for effective crisis management.
The project activities “Capacity Building for Day-to-Day Work and Longer Adaptation” include workshops on practical recommendations, good practices and opportunities and online workshops to facilitate the exchange of good practice and a strong response to the long-term conditions and consequences of COVD-19.
The work plan of the webinars includes experts from various fields and practical information on practical recommendations, good practices and opportunities, as well as discussions with participants (representatives of Moldovan municipalities, regions, ministers, LAGs and NGOs) about these persons. The webinars are open to an unlimited number of participants, they are broadcast on the LLF Facebook account, as well as recorded and posted on the LLF YouTube channel and on the LLF website www.laukuforums.lv
Webinar history
08th October 2020 : Tourism, events for its promotion, ideas, examples, in cooperation with the association Lauku partnerība Lielupe
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/IGzL713DKII
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16th October 2020 : How to show tourism opportunities in the respective region, in cooperation with the association Rural Partnership Lielupe
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19th October 2020 : How to create an advertisement in the Internet environment
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23rd October 2020 : How to understand what customers need, how to gain their trust, in cooperation with the association Saldus District Rural Partnership
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/_Nwot5qCnq0
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26th October 2020 : Improving presentation skills
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/J5b5CQy5I3Q
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30th October 2020 : How to create cooperation projects, where to find them and how to attract them, in cooperation with the association Ropaži-Garkalne partnership
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/mqSnZHaVay8
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2nd November 2020 : Project ideas, how to implement them, where to get them, in cooperation with the association “Watermarks”
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/AjM8ykMmQeY
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9th November 2020 : The role of LEADER in expanding opportunities for home producers and craftsmen, in cooperation with the association “Watermarks”
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/qgOsTD65vQE
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13th November 2020 : Improving the efficiency of local resources – smart villages in LAG territories, in cooperation with the association Jūras zeme
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/o9WeN50U0gw
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16th November 2020 : Cooperation between different sectors, in cooperation with the association “Watermarks”
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/ccPr5iHe8Qo
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20th November 2020 : Innovations and new trends in rural areas : bioeconomy, in cooperation with Jūras Zeme
Webinar video : https://youtu.be/LLSfJJALBrw
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The project received development cooperation financing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia in 2020.