Benchmark Study 1

IPP BENCHMARK REPORT
In addition, the programme includes Jean Monnet actions which stimulate teaching, reflection and
debate on European integration, involving higher education institutions worldwide.
o Main Activities
Seminars, Newsletters, Conferences, Interviews, Press releases, Publishing of best practice stories,
regional contact points. Project administration.
Cooperation with foreign institutions and international organizations in the selection of candidates
for scholarships offered by foreign and international organizations in the field of education
and science;
Latvian representation within the EU information and Guidance network Euroguidance.
o Structure
SEDA is a state agency operating under the supervision of Ministry of Education and Science Republic
of Latvia.
o Level of Internationalization:
Degree of international networking activities: overall activities
o Budget and Staff
Number and background of staff: 115 employees.
o Level of public support
SEDA is under subordination of The Ministry of Education and Science.
o Main bottlenecks, main obstacles identified for internationalization.
Complicated project implementation procedures, difficulties to find project partners, contradictions
between legislation of EU and Latvia, the number of submitted projects is much more bigger than
the number of approved projects hence the motivation to participate in projects competitions is
lower.
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