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ContentIntroduction 2Project Descriptions 4PRIORITY I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitivenessof the RegionBusiness, Labour Market <strong>and</strong>Research <strong>and</strong> TechnologyDevelopmentLTLVMARINE 8ENTERBANK 10FruitTechCentre 12Cross boarder JRTC 14Business Promotion 16REDBURDEN 18Natural Sciences 20F.A.R. RESEARCH 22COPQUALITY 245L 26VILLAGE HERITAGE 28Step into Craft 30JOINT RT UNIT 32REGION INVEST 34Improvement of Internal <strong>and</strong>External Accessibilityof the Border RegionLATLIT TRAFIC 36Active Tour LV-LT 38PRIORITY II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of SustainableCommunityEnhancing Joint Managementof Public Services <strong>and</strong> NaturalResourcesLatLitCBC 40Fire Fighting 42Water quality 441FIRETEAM 46CBRM II 48First Aid 50Increasing Attractivenessof the Border RegionSTELLA 52D-R Management 54Clay Tour 56Museum Access 58Mid-Baltic Crafts 60New Quality Image 62Water Joy 64Development of Active <strong>and</strong>Sustainable Communities(small project facility)Art Bridge 66ACTIVE 68TSOC 70ASPARAGUS 72Seasons 74Education network 76Arts, Ethnic, Identity 78CELEBRATE 80Innovative Culture 82UBUS 84ART SPAWN 86Ziemgala Traditions 88Preschool Education 90Green Investments 92TouchBall-TouchLife 94Project Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>n 96Project Descriptions in <strong>Lithuania</strong>n 100
<strong>Cooperating</strong><strong>neighbours</strong>44 Cross BorderCooperation ProjectsSeptember 2010
Arina AndreiikaHead of the Managing Authorityof the <strong>Latvia</strong>–<strong>Lithuania</strong> Cross BorderCooperation Programme 2007–2013<strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> have a long history of cooperation, which today hasgained new meaning in the context of territorial integration <strong>and</strong> the efcientmanagement of resources in the region <strong>and</strong> its more competitive status inthe Baltic Sea region. Cross border cooperation illustrates a common desireto have deeper commitments to create smooth neighborhood <strong>and</strong> achievetangible results in the border regions.In the period 2007 – 2013 the next generation of European TerritorialCooperation programmes has given us the great opportunity to continueINTERREG IIIA experience in more extend <strong>and</strong> targeted way by creatingnew cross border cooperation programme for <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>.This programme provides an important forum for national <strong>and</strong> regionalauthorities, NGO, municipalities <strong>and</strong> universities for sharing commoninterest in regional development <strong>and</strong> cross border partnership, exchangeof experience as well as implementation of joint investment projects in ourborder regions.Introduction2
On behalf of the Managing Authority of the Programme I have the honour ofpresenting our rst brochure, which introduces 44 cross border cooperationprojects that were already been approved <strong>and</strong> launched. At present, a totalof 33 million euros has already been allocated to various projects, which ismore than a half of the total programme funding, however we look forwardto the addition of more joint projects that were selected in 2010 <strong>and</strong> alsolook forward to receiving more project applications in future open calls.This brochure will give programme stakeholders a chance not only to learnmore about the projects, but also about the added value created by these44 cross border cooperation projects in promoting the development ofa dynamic European region. This region is a gateway for transport <strong>and</strong>trade, <strong>and</strong> possesses not only a unique cultural <strong>and</strong> historical identity, buta highly-educated <strong>and</strong> exible population able to meet global economicchallenges, spur innovative, <strong>and</strong> attract investment.It is a great honour for the Ministry of Regional Development <strong>and</strong> LocalGovernments of <strong>Latvia</strong> fullling the functions of the Managing Authority <strong>and</strong>assisted by newly established Joint Technical Secretariat to undertake theimplementation <strong>and</strong> monitoring of the programme in close cooperation withnational responsible authorities in both countries of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>.I would hope this brochure would act as an impetus for you in initiating<strong>and</strong> implementing new joint projects which create a basis for growth <strong>and</strong>prosperity for all.3
<strong>Latvia</strong>–<strong>Lithuania</strong> ProgrammeProgramme PrioritiesPriority I – Encouragement of socio-economic development <strong>and</strong>competitiveness of the regionDirections for Support:1 Facilitating Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> TechnologyDevelopment2 Improvement of Internal <strong>and</strong> External Accessibility of the Border RegionPriority II – Attractive living environment <strong>and</strong> development ofsustainable communityDirections for Support:1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border Region3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities(small project facility)<strong>Latvia</strong>–<strong>Lithuania</strong> ProgrammeSubmitted <strong>and</strong> approved project applicationsApproved project applicationsSubmitted project applications1401201003180276019408970205101st Call 2nd Call 3rd CallApproved projects by priorities4030302520 3 1311201016 142015010I Call II Call III Call50I priorityII priorityCommitted funds by priorities5.920.41801601401201008060402008 1014 1315 16Leadpartners,<strong>Latvia</strong>6.325.66.5I Call II Call III CallI priorityII priorityNumber of project partnersLeadpartners,<strong>Lithuania</strong>383089Projectpartners,<strong>Latvia</strong>232857Projectpartners,<strong>Lithuania</strong>Funds committedEUR, mln14121st Call2nd Call81st Call2nd Call3rd Call263rd CallAvailable4
ESTONIAB a l t i c S e aKurzemeGulf of RigaRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleRUSSIAKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragLITHUANIAUtenaRUSSIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusBELARUSAlytusPOLANDProgramme areaProgramme adjacent region<strong>Latvia</strong>–<strong>Lithuania</strong> Cross Border Cooperation Programme under EuropeanTerritorial Cooperation Objective 2007–2013 aims at contributing tosustainable <strong>and</strong> cohesive socio-economic development of the borderregion to make it competitive for economic <strong>and</strong> business development<strong>and</strong> attractive for people living <strong>and</strong> visiting. It continues the cooperationtradition that started in the <strong>Latvia</strong>–<strong>Lithuania</strong>–Belarus INTERREG III A Prioritywithin the Baltic Sea Region INTERREG III B Neighbourhood Programme2004–2006.5
European Union Strategy for theBaltic Sea RegionStarting at the end of 2009, the Programme took on board the EU Strategyfor the Baltic Sea Region, the rst ever macro-regional strategy created bythe EU.European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea RegionThe main aim of the Strategy is to coordinate existing efforts to improveliving st<strong>and</strong>ards for inhabitants through the stimulation of social <strong>and</strong>economic development together with the improvement of environmentalst<strong>and</strong>ards in the Baltic Sea Region.As cross border cooperation supported by the Programme has shown theimportance of performance-based <strong>and</strong> result-oriented regional developmentin the Baltic Sea Region, we therefore suggest to outline how the projectsof the Programme contribute to the implementation of the Strategy.6
Projects of the <strong>Latvia</strong>–<strong>Lithuania</strong> Programme inline with the 15 priority areas of the EU Strategyfor the Baltic Sea RegionI To Make The Baltic Sea Region An Environmentally Sustainable Place1.To reduce nutrient inputs to the sea to acceptable levels2.To preserve natural zones <strong>and</strong> biodiversity, includingsheries3.To reduce the use <strong>and</strong> impact of hazardous substances4.To become a model region for clean shipping5.To mitigate <strong>and</strong> adapt to climate changeII To Make The Baltic Sea Region A Prosperous Place6.To remove hindrances to the internal market in the BalticSea Region including toimprove cooperation in the customs <strong>and</strong> tax area7.To exploit the full potential of the region in research <strong>and</strong>innovation8. Implementing the Small Business Act: to promoteentrepreneurship, strengthen SMEs <strong>and</strong> increase theefcient use of human resourcesBusinesspromotionFAR Research9.To reinforce sustainability of agriculture, forestry <strong>and</strong>sheriesIII To Make The Baltic Sea Region An Accessible And Attractive Place10.To improve the access to, <strong>and</strong> the efciency <strong>and</strong>security of the energy markets11. To improve internal <strong>and</strong> external transport links LATLIT TRAFFICActive tourClay tourMuseum Access12. To maintain <strong>and</strong> reinforce attractiveness of the Baltic Mid-Baltic CraftsSea Region in particular through education, tourism <strong>and</strong> Water JoyhealthVillage heritageCelebrateZiemgalatraditionsIV To Make The Baltic Sea Region A Safe And Secure Place13. To become a leading region in maritime safety <strong>and</strong>LTLV Marinesecurity14. To reinforce protection from major emergencies at sea<strong>and</strong> on l<strong>and</strong>15.To decrease the volume of, <strong>and</strong> harm done by, crossborder crimeLatLit CBCFire Fighting1FireteamCBRM II7
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentLTLVMARINEImprovement of the labour force competitivenessin <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n Maritime SectorThe competitiveness of port <strong>and</strong> shipping companies directly depends onhaving a steady supply of qualified employees. However the number ofthose working in this sector is steadily decreasing each year, affecting theentire maritime sector in the Klaipeda <strong>and</strong> Kurzeme regions.Two educational institutions, Liepaja Maritime College <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Lithuania</strong>nMaritime Academy, have joined forces to tackle this problem by providinglife-long learning opportunities, assisting those who want to further theirstudies or receiving certification for working in the industry according to<strong>Lithuania</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Latvia</strong>n laws.The project also calls for the upgrading of teacher qualifications <strong>and</strong> teachingcompetence, while students are offered the opportunity to participate inmobility programmes. Newly built modern training facilities, laboratories, anew Global Maritime Distress <strong>and</strong> Safety System simulator <strong>and</strong> up-to dateteaching <strong>and</strong> learning materials help to provide informative <strong>and</strong> insightfulclasses.8
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region13line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartners<strong>Lithuania</strong>n Maritime Academy(LT)Inga Bartusevicienei.bartuseviciene@lmc.lt+370 4639 7253www.lmc.lt• Liepaja Maritime College (LV)Duration 04/2009 - 03/2011Total budget EUR 735.681ERDFco-nancingEUR 625.329Vytautas Vaisutis, Lecturer at the<strong>Lithuania</strong>n Maritime Academy:Together with my colleagues <strong>and</strong> lectures fromLiepaja Maritime College, I had an opportunityto improve my qualification at Warsash MaritimeAcademy in the United Kingdom. The training wasreally valuable <strong>and</strong> interesting. My students are alsohappy about the knowledge I share with them aswell as the more interesting classes I provide.9
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentENTERBANKCreating a virtual business support infrastructurein Baltic countriesIn a knowledge economy, a company’s physical workspace is not asimportant as virtual networks <strong>and</strong> clusters. A virtual incubator <strong>and</strong> businessinformation centre is an ideal way for start-ups to exchange business ideas<strong>and</strong> experiences so they can become competitive, profitable businesses.The project calls for the creation of a joint virtual business support networkfor innovative start-up companies. The virtual incubator will be a storeroomof information with 93 hours of online courses, while experts will beavailable to provide information <strong>and</strong> consultations. There are also plans tomake a digital map of creative industries <strong>and</strong> innovative businesses <strong>and</strong>also organise two interregional career fairs.10
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersP.O. Klaipeda EconomicDevelopment Agency (LT)Raimonda Lauzikieneraimonda@kepa.lt+370 4631 1010www.kepa.lt• Ventspils City Municipalinstitution "Ventspils DigitalCentre" (LV)• LCC International University(LT)Duration 10/2010- 01/2012Total budget EUR 492.600ERDFco-nancingEUR 418.710Raimonda Lauzikiene, Director of KlaipedaEconomic Development Agency:Creating a virtual business support platform inthe partner’s organizations would be a step forwardto support <strong>and</strong> encourage <strong>Lithuania</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Latvia</strong>nentrepreneurs to communicate <strong>and</strong> be involvedin innovative marketing potentials. The visuallyinviting <strong>and</strong> modern design e-platform will be thevirtual mentor with the interactive experts for startups<strong>and</strong> existing business.11
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartners<strong>Latvia</strong> State Institute of Fruitgrowing(LV)Edgars Rubauskisedgars.rubauskis@lvai.lv+371 6372 2294www.lvai.lv• Institute of Horticulture,<strong>Lithuania</strong>n Research Centrefor Agriculture & Forestry (LT)Duration 03/2010 - 02/2012Total budget EUR 291.609ERDFco-nancingEUR 247.868Dace Drosprate <strong>and</strong> Janis Baltins,fruit growers from <strong>Latvia</strong>:Involvement in the project gave us an opportunityto meet <strong>Lithuania</strong>n fruit growers <strong>and</strong> share ourexperience. The consultations about cultivars <strong>and</strong>technologies, exchange visits, <strong>and</strong> trainings were agood opportunity to think out of the box <strong>and</strong> gainmore knowledge in the field we’re working in. Nowwe have some ideas on how to benefit by enlargingour farms <strong>and</strong> cooperate with <strong>Lithuania</strong>ns.13
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentCross boarder JRTCDevelopment of Joint Research<strong>and</strong> Training Centrein High Technology AreaThis project focuses on the rapid development of both technology <strong>and</strong> humanresources in order to meet the dem<strong>and</strong> for highly skilled IT professionals.A Joint Research <strong>and</strong> Training Centre has been established within theframework of the project, which is comprised of a laboratory at KlaipedaUniversity <strong>and</strong> a laboratory at Ventspils University College that worktogether through the internet. A website in <strong>Lithuania</strong>n, <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> Englishhas been created for those involved in the universities as well as the widerpublic of the region. You can find out more at http://iik.ku.lt/jrtc.Final year students at Klaipeda University <strong>and</strong> Ventspils University Collegeare already using newly prepared study materials <strong>and</strong> technology in theirstudies, including visual programming in a modern comprehensive graphical<strong>and</strong> textual environment (LabView + NI Multisim + NI ELVIS), computermodelling <strong>and</strong> the simulation of intellectualised technical systems as wellas use of virtual instruments to develop prototypes of new bioengineeringtools. The materials will be published at http://vma.ku.lt/moodle/, whichis a virtual learningenvironment forstudents that providea platform forthem to developtheir skills.14
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersKlaipeda University (LT)Arunas Andziulisllii.061.jrtc@gmail.com+370 4639 8986http://iik.ku.lt/jrtc/• Ventspils University Coll (LV)Duration 01/2010 - 07/2012Total budget EUR 528.793ERDFco-nancingEUR 449.474Prof. Arunas Andziulis, Project Manager:Trainings organized within this project supportscooperation between young researchers <strong>and</strong> theirexperienced supervisors professors from KlaipedaUniversity <strong>and</strong> Ventspils University College. Ourteam has already new vision of the next project inthe frame of this Programme, it is development ofJoint Research <strong>and</strong> Training Centre <strong>and</strong> elaborationof joint PhD study programme where the sameprofessors will share their knowledge.15
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentBusiness PromotionBusiness Viability Promotion providing Special Public Services<strong>and</strong> improving L<strong>and</strong> Services QualityThe primary objective of this project is to create an innovative service forentrepreneurs <strong>and</strong> companies to plan <strong>and</strong> develop their business ideas.The project calls for the creation of a website where entrepreneurs <strong>and</strong>companies can check <strong>and</strong> evaluate the competitiveness <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong> for aproduct or service in a particular area. In addition, a database of companieswill be created where they can advertise internships <strong>and</strong> training, servingas a bridge between businesses <strong>and</strong> those looking for experience <strong>and</strong>further training.Another objective of the project is targeted at youth. Students in theirfinal year of secondary school from both <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> were invitedto joint training sessions. University lecturers <strong>and</strong> representatives frombusinesses gave advice on how to develop a business plan, work in a group,the basic principles of marketing, <strong>and</strong> communication in business. Thesesessions helped students to develop their leadership skills, start planning acareer or start their own business.16
the EU Strategy•the Baltic Sea RegionProject is8inPriority arealine withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersAgency of Siauliai RegionDevelopment (LT)Jolita Butkutedirektore@srpa.lt+370 4152 5101www.srpa.lt• Zemgale Planning Region (LV)Duration 01/2010 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 233.945ERDFco-nancingEUR 198.853Agne Jakstonyte, student at SiauliaiUniversity Gymnasium:I participated in a youth trainings camp thatwas organized in Nereta, <strong>Latvia</strong>. It was a greatexperience to learn how to work as a team,communicate in English all the time <strong>and</strong> learn <strong>and</strong>practice the basics of business with experts. These16 days spent together with 50 other students from<strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> broadened my horizons <strong>and</strong>will be a good basis for future achievements.17
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentREDBURDENReduction of administrative burdenfor enterprises in <strong>Latvia</strong>-<strong>Lithuania</strong> border regionsThe goal of this project is the lessening of bureaucracy for businesses, whileincreasing entrepreneurship. Universities <strong>and</strong> municipalities are workingtogether to reduce the administrative burden in starting <strong>and</strong> running abusiness in 8 cities <strong>and</strong> regions.In close cooperation with municipalities, the project partners will initiatetwo pilot projects <strong>and</strong> analyze how the administrative system could beimproved. It is hoped that the results will be able to be used to find applicablesolutions on how to reduce bureaucracy <strong>and</strong> ensure work effectiveness.18
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartners<strong>Latvia</strong> University ofAgriculture (LV)Irina Pilvereirina.pilvere@llu.lv+371 6302 3739www.ef.llu.lv• Public Institution SiauliaiUniversity ManagementInnovations Centre (LT)• Siauliai City Municipality (LT)• Jelgava City Council (LV)Duration 12/2009 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 224.079ERDFco-nancingEUR 190.467Irina Pilvere, Project Manager:Entrepreneurs say that <strong>Latvia</strong>n bureaucracy is“impenetrable as a rock”. During one year, aboutone thous<strong>and</strong> different legal acts are adopted. Thisrequires additional knowledge <strong>and</strong> resources forentrepreneurs. The aim of the project is to preparereal suggestions on how to reduce this administrativeburden.19
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentNatural SciencesIncrease of the education quality of natural sciences in the Western partof <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>.This project aims to open up the wonderful world of natural science tostudents with innovative lessons <strong>and</strong> integrated programme created by allproject partners. <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n teachers will be encouraged to usemodern technologies <strong>and</strong> innovative teaching methods in order to increaseparticipation <strong>and</strong> show just how exciting natural science classes can be.A total of 39 renovated <strong>and</strong>/or newly-equipped classrooms will inviteschoolchildren from nine schools to explore the secrets of nature. The projectwill be implemented in 1st <strong>and</strong> 2nd Basic Schools, 5th Secondary School,Evening School, the Creativity <strong>and</strong> Science Centre in Ventspils, GrobinasSecondary School, Durbenes Secondary School, H. Zudermanas SecondarySchool, <strong>and</strong> Vytautas Magnus Gymnasium <strong>and</strong> Vetrunge Gymnasium inKlaipeda.20
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersThe Education Authority ofVentspils City Council (LV)Oskars Tervidsvip@mail.ventspils.lv+371 6361 0222www.ventspils.lv• Klaipeda City MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Grobina Town Council (LV)• Durbe Region Council (LV)• Klaipeda Vytautas Magnusgymnasium (LT)• Klaipeda Vetrungegymnasium (LT)• Klaipeda HermanasZudermanas gymnasium (LT)Duration 06/2010 - 12/2011Total budget EUR 988.190ERDFco-nancingEUR 839.962S<strong>and</strong>ra Maizite, Director of VentspilsSecondary School No.5:In our school, the teaching conditions in chemistry<strong>and</strong> computer classes are the same as they were 37years ago when our school was founded. That’s whyI’m so glad that using this project we will be ableto realize our dreams of multilevel <strong>and</strong> attractivelessons. Teachers will be able to organize moreinteresting lessons. We hope this will raise pupils’interest in natural sciences.21
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology Development“F.A.R.” RESEARCHResearch of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>cross border regions’ attractivenessfor franchise systems developmentA common problem for areas on both sides of the <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>nborder is both a lack of information available on the region’s economicattractiveness for foreigners who want to bring a franchise to the area, aswell as the low level of knowledge locally on purchasing a franchise.The project aims to solve these problems by carrying out what is knownas F.A.R. research, which st<strong>and</strong>s for Franchise Attractiveness of a Regionresearch. A report on the research that provides data to foreign franchisors<strong>and</strong> raises awareness on franchising locally will be published in English,<strong>Latvia</strong>n, <strong>Lithuania</strong>n, Spanish, French, German <strong>and</strong> Russian. This informationwill also be available on a website that is currently under development.Experts on franchises from <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> will also develop a freemanual that provides information on choosing <strong>and</strong> purchasing a franchise.Trainings <strong>and</strong> meetings will be organized between franchisors <strong>and</strong>prospective franchisees to enhance ties <strong>and</strong> promote cooperation. Representativesfrom at least ten franchisors who have the most potentialfor deve lop ment in those regions will participate in the trainings <strong>and</strong>meetings.22
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentCOPQUALITYCooperation for improvementof study programmesA new study model called “How to start your business” was introducedat the Crafts Secondary School of Jelgava <strong>and</strong> Klaipeda Dressmaking <strong>and</strong>Service Business School in order increase the competitiveness of students<strong>and</strong> encourage them to start their own business.In addition, the infrastructure of both educational institutions has beenimproved by renovating <strong>and</strong> buying the necessary equipment for a hairdressers‘study room in Klaipeda <strong>and</strong> study classes in Jelgava. Through theproject, hairdressers of both schools participate in international workshops<strong>and</strong> exchange their experience.24
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersCrafts Secondary School ofJelgava (LV)Ineta VintereIneta.Vintere@dome.jelgava.lv+371 63005487www.dome.jelgava.lv• Klaipeda Dressmaking <strong>and</strong>Service Business School (LT)Duration 11/2009 - 04/2011Total budget EUR 257.616ERDFco-nancingEUR 218.973Edite Bisere, Director of the CraftsSecondary School of Jelgava:Up until now, students at the Crafts SecondarySchool of Jelgava <strong>and</strong> Klaipeda Dressmaking <strong>and</strong>Service Business School were less active in startingtheir own business <strong>and</strong> in most cases chose to workfor others. We hope that the newly developed studymodules, which will include principles on startingyour own business, will help to change the situation<strong>and</strong> more <strong>and</strong> more students having knowledge <strong>and</strong>essential skills will start their own business.25
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology Development5 LEnhance of Lifelong LearningCross Border CapacityThe implementation of this project will help to meet the dem<strong>and</strong> for skilledworkers in the electronics <strong>and</strong> engineering sector in Kurzeme <strong>and</strong> northwest<strong>Lithuania</strong>.Three engineering skill centres will be established in Ventspils, Liepaja<strong>and</strong> Klaipeda to meet the increasing dem<strong>and</strong> for engineers. Each centrewill specialise in a particular field, complementing each other in order toensure a wider range of classes while at the same time not duplicatingprogrammes. Students <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurs will also have the possibility totake online courses to further their education.In addition, recommendations for the improvement of lifelong learningpolicies in legislation will be developed based on research carried out byexperts (including lecturers, engineers <strong>and</strong> employers) involved in theproject.26
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLeadpartnerContactsOtherpartnersKurzeme Planning RegionAdministration (LV)Ieva BriedeIeva.Briede@kurzemesregions.lv+371 26076024www.kurzemesregions.lv• Ventspils University College (LV)• Riga Technical UniversityLiepaja Branch (LV)• Kaunas University ofTechnology (LT)• Klaipeda University ContinuingStudies Institute (LT)• Kaunas Regional InnovationCentre (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 1.018.885ERDFco-nancingEUR 862.454Students of Ventspils University College:Within the framework of the project, the outdatedcomputers at the Ventspils University College computerlaboratory will be exchanged with new ones.This computer laboratory was formed for the needsof the Department for Lifelong Learning of VentspilsUniversity College, so that the inhabitants of Ventspils<strong>and</strong> whole of Kurzeme could receive more opportunitiesto have advanced computer courses.27
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentVILLAGE HERITAGENew Theme Village Business Development Opportunities in Latgale <strong>and</strong>Aukstaitija Cross Border RegionThe project aims to help develop the concept of theme villages in the regionCountry of Lakes. A total of 10 villages from <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> 10 from <strong>Lithuania</strong>will choose a theme, br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> promote it in order to attract visitors. Forexample, the village of Rozupe, <strong>Latvia</strong> plans to specialize in dairy products,while the village of Dusetos, <strong>Lithuania</strong> will promote activities connectedwith horses. Other products that villages will work with include honey,sauna, sheep <strong>and</strong> wool, fishing, <strong>and</strong> local food.Villagers that are planning to start their own business in the framework ofthe village theme will be given training in how to promote their products.A marketing strategy will also be developed, <strong>and</strong> as a result all 20 themevillages will be presented for visitors in one package, so everyone canchoose what they want to visit depending on their interests.28
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersIgnalina Nuclear Power Plantregional Development Agency(LT)Joana Gostautaiteinfo@iaeregionas.lt+370 3865 0401www.inppregion.lt• Latgale Planning Region (LV)Duration 07/2010- 07/2012Total budget EUR 374.882ERDFco-nancingEUR 318.650Joana Gostautaite, Project Coordinator<strong>and</strong> Project Manager of the IgnalinaNPP Regional Development Agency:The idea of creating theme villages in our regioncame during a seminar where the concept of themevillages in Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> southern <strong>Lithuania</strong> wasdiscussed. The wish to implement such a project inour area arose from people living in the villages.I believe that this project will change our villages<strong>and</strong> lives of the local inhabitants.29
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentStep into CraftStep by Step into Craft - Cooperation between Kuldiga<strong>and</strong> Kursenai Art SchoolsArts <strong>and</strong> crafts are a possible alternative for individuals seeking to createtheir own business. It can also help spur growth in the local economy byoffering locally made products that have a unique br<strong>and</strong>.The primary objective of the project is to develop cooperation betweenthe students of art schools in the Kuldiga <strong>and</strong> Siauliai districts throughthe development of new study programmes that comply with marketdem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> new business opportunities. The study programmes, whichfocus on black ceramics <strong>and</strong> photo design, will use new teaching materials.In addition, workshops <strong>and</strong> art exhibitions will be organized for students,thereby giving a chance to developcontacts <strong>and</strong> have a platform to showtheir work.Both art schools will undergo partialrenovation in order to ensure betterconditions in which to study.30
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersKuldiga Local Municipality (LV)Annija Sturmaneannija@kuldiga.lv+371 6335 0141www.kuldiga.lv• Siauliai District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Duration 03/2010 – 08/2011Total budget EUR 1.616.820ERDFco-nancingEUR 974.296Ina Ozola, Teacher:Fifteen art students from the Kursenai Art Schoollearned photo design <strong>and</strong> held an exhibition duringa creative workshop in Kuldiga. It is important thatthese kinds of events let children get not just practicalskills but encourage friendship, the creation of newjoint interests <strong>and</strong> awareness about the values <strong>and</strong>traditions of the Old Town of Kuldiga.31
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentJOINT RT UNITJoint Research & Technology Unit of Universitiesfor entrepreneurs to diversify rural economicsThe area where the project will be implemented has low soil quality, <strong>and</strong>large protected nature areas. This means fewer opportunities for traditionalagriculture, <strong>and</strong> the need for rural diversification of the local economy.The project will support small <strong>and</strong> medium entrepreneurs in the fields ofnon-traditional agriculture <strong>and</strong> agriculture-related services. A cross-borderapproach will help to organize joint research by the Technology Unit <strong>and</strong>Technology Transfer centre of project partners Daugavpils University <strong>and</strong>Siauliai University. The project aims to improve the business infrastructure,increase the variety of business support services <strong>and</strong> create a more qualifiedlabour force.32
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersDaugavpils University (LV)Jolanta Barajolanta.bara@biology.lv+371 6542 6719www.du.lv• Siauliai University (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 12/2011Total budget EUR 499.700ERDFco-nancingEUR 424.745Jurijs Gridasovs, Veterinarian, Headof the Daugavpils Office of the <strong>Latvia</strong>nVeterinary Association:It is essential in order to improve veterinaryservices in the region through the Joint Research<strong>and</strong> Technology Centre of Siauliai University <strong>and</strong>Daugavpils University.33
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.1 Business, Labour Market <strong>and</strong> Research <strong>and</strong> Technology DevelopmentREGION INVESTFostering Capacity for Business Developmentin Latgale-Utena Cross Border RegionThis project has been put developed by three partners in the Latgale regionin <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ignalina region in <strong>Lithuania</strong>. The project partners are joiningefforts to support a cross border economy <strong>and</strong> expansion of business byattracting investment <strong>and</strong> stimulate exports of local products.A joint strategy on research <strong>and</strong> technology is being developed for both theLatgale <strong>and</strong> Ignalina regions, which will lay out priority areas for research.Research will also be carried out on opportunities of cooperation betweenbusiness <strong>and</strong> science, the results of which will be used to write a manualfor business start-ups in these areas. The research will also be used byDaugavpils University to create a B.A level programme called “Culture <strong>and</strong>Business Relations in Eastern Europe” <strong>and</strong> M.A. programme in businessadministration for students interested in business.Forty investment opportunities in these regions will be studied <strong>and</strong> includedin a feasibility study <strong>and</strong> data base, with four of these sites selected foran international marketing campaign. It is hoped that this campaign willbe able to highlight the availability of support services for businesses,educational opportunities <strong>and</strong> possible cooperation between business <strong>and</strong>universities.Representatives of theproject partner institutionswill take part at businessfairs in order to gain experience<strong>and</strong> promote innovativeproducts, while severalworkshops, seminars <strong>and</strong>experience exchange tripswill be carried out to fosterthe development of exportsfrom these regions.34
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersLatgale Planning Region (LV)Lolita epurnaja,Lolita@latgale.lv+371 6542 8111www.latgale.lv• Daugavpils University (LV)• Ignalina Nuclear PowerPlant Regional DevelopmentAgency (LT)Duration 11/2009 - 10/2011Total budget EUR 418.727ERDFco-nancingEUR 355.918Dr.oec. E. Jermolajeva, Vice-rector forScience at Daugavpils University:We are happy to be a partner of REGION INVESTProject. It puts Daugavpils University forward as aregional university in the cross border area <strong>and</strong> opensspace for development not only to better serve theneeds of students, scientists <strong>and</strong> researchers, butalso to promote cross border cooperation with our<strong>Lithuania</strong>n colleagues <strong>and</strong> partners.35
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.2 Improvement of Internal <strong>and</strong> External Accessibility of the Border RegionLATLIT TRAFFICHarmonious cross border co-operationin traffic safety of LV-LT border regionsAn increase in the amount of traffic is causing faster deterioration of publicstreets <strong>and</strong> roads in towns that are crossed by state roads which have anaccess to transit roads in the remote regions of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>.The project is targeted at solving this problem in 23 <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>nurban <strong>and</strong> rural settlements by promoting harmonious cross bordercooperation in traffic safety <strong>and</strong> improving the internal <strong>and</strong> externalaccessibility to the region “Country of Lakes”.The project is focusing on improving the internal <strong>and</strong> external publicreconstruction of road <strong>and</strong> street infrastructure by preparing the technicaldocumentation for reconstruction of 39 sections of roads totalling 4800 m<strong>and</strong> streets totalling 36802 m, while reconstructing 29 sections of a totalof 2702 m roads <strong>and</strong> 11390 m streets in the <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n borderregion.To raise public awareness on traffic safety issues, five international publicinvolvement campaigns were organized in the 14 partner territories of themore remote regions of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> located near the EU’s externalborder.Ilze Stabulniece, Project Manager:In our project we are building a partnershipamong 16 institutions that have similar problems,which are poor road infrastructure <strong>and</strong> low publicinvolvement in traffic safety campaigns. Everypartner works in a different way <strong>and</strong> it is great tolearn from each other. In addition, if we add upeverything that we did together, the result is muchbigger <strong>and</strong> more tangible than just doing smallthings alone.36
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region11line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartners<strong>Latvia</strong>n Ofce of Euroregion"Country of Lakes" (LV)Ilze Stabulnieceilze@kraslava.lv+371 6562 2201www.ezeruzeme.lv• Daugavpils Local Municipality (LV)• Ludza Local Municipality (LV)• Kraslava Local Municipality (LV)• Aglona Local Municipality (LV)• Livani Local Municipality (LV)• Rezekne City Council (LV)• Vilani Local Municipality (LV)• Rezekne Municipality Malta RuralTerritory Administration (LV)• Zarasai District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Utena District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Ignalina District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Anyksciai District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Visaginas MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Kupiskis District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Riebini Local Municipality (LV)Duration 02/2009 - 02/2011Total budget EUR 3.720.308ERDFco-nancingEUR 3.162.26237
Priority I - Encouragement of Socio-Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Competitiveness of the Region1.2 Improvement of Internal <strong>and</strong> External Accessibility of the Border RegionActive Tour LV-LTImprovement of Active Tourismin Border RegionThe project combines four border municipalities (the Klaipeda Districtmunicipality <strong>and</strong> the town of Palanga in <strong>Lithuania</strong>, <strong>and</strong> municipalities ofNica <strong>and</strong> Rucava in <strong>Latvia</strong>. Though the bike route <strong>and</strong> related infrastructureis already developed or is being improved on the <strong>Lithuania</strong>n side,development of a bike route from Palanga towards the <strong>Latvia</strong>n border hasnever occurred. There is an interest in having a joint bicycle route that runsthrough the territories of all four project partners, however no technicaldocumentation has been prepared in <strong>Latvia</strong> up to this point, which is wherethe project partners decided to step in <strong>and</strong> join their efforts in creating abicycle route.The first step towards implementation of this idea is the preparation of afeasibility study to explore how to develop velo-tourism in the region, to layout a route for the possible joint bicycle route, <strong>and</strong> built rest areas alongthe route.In addition, project partners will create an e-guide that will provide informationon the route <strong>and</strong> promote it to a wider public. As a result ofthe project severaltraining courses<strong>and</strong> study tripshave been organizedto improveskills concerningthe development<strong>and</strong> marketing ofvelo-tourism.38
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersPalanga Town MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Irena Satkauskieneirena.satkauskiene@palanga.lt+370 4605 1225www.palanga.lt• Klaipeda Distric Municipality(LT)• Nica Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Rucava Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)Duration 03/2009 - 02/2011Total budget EUR 1.413.604ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.201.563Rasuole Andruliene, visitor of Palanga:During our holidays in Palanga, our familylikes to spend time actively. This summer it hasbeen really great to ride a bicycle or go with rollerskates on the reconstructed Palanga-Sventoji biketrail. Now there is something to do on cold days aswell.39
LatLitCBCPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesContinuance of <strong>Latvia</strong>-<strong>Lithuania</strong> cross bordercooperation in protection of population <strong>and</strong> environmentIn the previous programming period (the INTERREREG III B project), themunicipalities of Jelgava city <strong>and</strong> Siauliai city, <strong>and</strong> the fire fighting <strong>and</strong> rescueservices of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> established crossborder cooperation <strong>and</strong>an information exchange network in order to respond to natural disasters(such as floods, fires, <strong>and</strong> drought) <strong>and</strong> man-made disasters (includingthings like the leakage of poisonous chemical substances, road accidents,crime, <strong>and</strong> acts of terrorism).Now these institutions are continuing their cooperation <strong>and</strong> are improvingthe capacities of their human resources by organizing seminars <strong>and</strong> practicaltraining for fire-fighters <strong>and</strong> rescue drivers <strong>and</strong> also upgrade the 30 yearoldfire fighting <strong>and</strong> rescue equipment, leading to an improvement of thequality <strong>and</strong> effectiveness of fire fighting <strong>and</strong> rescue services in the region.40
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region14line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersSiauliai Region Fire Fighting<strong>and</strong> Rescue Council (LT))Irmantas Vaigauskasi.vaigauskas@vpgt.lt+370 4139 7909www.spgt.lt• State Fire <strong>and</strong> RescueService (LV)Duration 01/2009 - 01/2011Total budget EUR 1.978.865ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.682.035Arvydas Sarauskas, Siauliai County Fire<strong>and</strong> Rescue Board, Leader of the 3rdteam:It is important to be well prepared for eliminatingfires, big technical emergencies or natural disastersin each country. For that you need not only goodspecialists, but also the necessary equipment,which is very expensive. In cooperation with our<strong>neighbours</strong>, it is possible to use the equipmentthey have if we are lacking something <strong>and</strong> viceversa– we can help to our <strong>neighbours</strong> if they havean emergency situation. That is how it shouldwork between people <strong>and</strong> countries in a goodneighbourhood.41
Fire FightingPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesCommon Fire <strong>and</strong> Rescue ServiceResponse System on the BorderA lack of equipment <strong>and</strong> cooperation have been some of the main barriersin responding quicker to fire <strong>and</strong> rescue calls from border residents.Faced with similar problems, the two project partners - Panevezys County’sFire Fighting Rescue Board <strong>and</strong> State Fire <strong>and</strong> Rescue Service of <strong>Latvia</strong>’sBauska District - prepared a joint project that aims to create a joint firefighting rescue service response system in the Panevezys <strong>and</strong> Bauskaregions. This would allow them to pool the resources of their fire fightingrescue forces.Organizations are working on preparing a joint plan for responding to fires<strong>and</strong> rescue situations. There are seminars being organized that discussstrategies <strong>and</strong> provide an opportunity to share best practices. In addition,the project calls for the purchase of new equipment for fire <strong>and</strong> rescueforces.42
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region14line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersPanevezys County Fire Fighting<strong>and</strong> Rescue Board (LT)Arunas Sniukstaa.sniuksta@vpgt.lt+370 4550 3321www.vpgt.lt/panevezys.pgt/Titulinis.html• State Fire <strong>and</strong> RescueService (LV)Duration 03/2009 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 2.387.659ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.893.065Arturas Kiela, Fireman <strong>and</strong> Rescue TeamMember of the Panevezys County FireFighting Rescue Board:We are impatiently waiting for new equipment.By having modern cars, our work will be moreefficient, <strong>and</strong> also it will be safer for firemen towork.43
Water qualityPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesImprovement of water quality in small settlements Vircava (LV)<strong>and</strong> Sauginiai (LT)Since 1999, the municipalities of the Siauliai District in <strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> JelgavaDistrict in <strong>Latvia</strong> have been cooperating in preparing <strong>and</strong> implementingjoint projects. These municipalities share a common border, which includesthe Lielupe river basin. Both project partners are currently faced with theproblem of polluted rivers in the Lielupe river basin due to poor waste watertreatment that leads to sewage flowing into surface <strong>and</strong> groundwater.Poor waste water treatment is a barrier for greater biodiversity <strong>and</strong> thedevelopment of water tourism in both districts. Moreover it adverselyaffects the inhabitants of the towns of Sauginiai <strong>and</strong> Vircava. The watersupply <strong>and</strong> sewage treatment systems are being reconstructed in orderto bring cleaner water to inhabitants <strong>and</strong> also make it more cost-effective.This project is a continuation of a previous project entitled “Improvementof water supply services in small settlements of Siauliai, Joniskis <strong>and</strong>Jelgava districts”, which was partly financed by the Baltic Sea RegionINTERREG III B Neighbourhood programme INTERREG IIIA Priority South.Documentation <strong>and</strong> feasibility studies done for the previous project wereused in the implementation of this project.Inhabitants will be providedwith services thatcomply with EuropeanUnion, <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong><strong>Lithuania</strong>n regulations.Municipality officials incharge of waterworksin both Šiauliai <strong>and</strong> Jelgavawill also be able toenrich their knowledgein order to more effectivelycarry out theirduties <strong>and</strong> work for thebetterment of the localinhabitants <strong>and</strong> the environment.44
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region14line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersJelgava Local Municipality (LV)Tabita Skerbergatabita.skerberga@jelgavasnovads.lv+371 6302 2751www.vircava.lv• Siauliai District Municipalityadministration (LT)Duration 02/2009 – 02/2011Total budget EUR 1.242.616ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.056.224Rita Borscevska, Head of the VircavaRural Municipality of the JelgavaMunicipality:The new water treatment management systemin the village of Vircava has been long awaited<strong>and</strong> is a great benefit for all he inhabitants <strong>and</strong>the municipality. The inhabitants are getting cle<strong>and</strong>rinking water, but the municipality has newpossibilities for organizing their water management.The village of Vircava is located next to the river,<strong>and</strong> by establishing a water treatment system,ineffectively treated waste water will not reach theLielupe river basin.45
1 FIRETEAMPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesInteraction of Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Vainode fire<strong>and</strong> rescue services for life <strong>and</strong> environment safetyThe aim of the project is to ensure a safe environment for the residents ofthe <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n border region. These districts have a low populationdensity <strong>and</strong> are characterized by a poor transport infrastructure (includingareas where there are few if any roads), <strong>and</strong> a number of forested areas,numerous peat bogs, <strong>and</strong> large fields that currently lie dormant. Theselatter aspects can be a serious fire risk as fields, forests <strong>and</strong> peat bogscatch fire on a frequent basis. The effectiveness of fire fighting is low dueto poor access to these risk areas, <strong>and</strong> compounded by the poor state ofthe fire departments.An integrated rapid response system to natural disasters is being establishedin the municipalities of Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Vainode, with the fire stations of Ylakiai<strong>and</strong> Vainode playing the most active roll. Fire rescue equipment is currentlybeing upgraded <strong>and</strong> vehicles are being purchased for use at these stations.Mutual assistance agreements are being signed between the municipalitiesof Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Vainode to respond effectively when natural disastersstrike.In the long term,this will ensurehigh-quality publicservices for theresidents of theregion, enable afaster response todanger, <strong>and</strong> helplay a foundationfor the protectionof residents’ property<strong>and</strong> the environment.46
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region14line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersSkuodas District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Rasa Andriekienerasa.ndriekiene@skuodas.lt+370 4407 3992www.skuodas.lt• Council of AmalgamatedMunicipalities of Vainode (LV)Duration 03/2009 - 08/2010Total budget EUR 313.230ERDFco-nancingEUR 266.246Stasys Vainoras, Mayor of SkuodasDistrict Municipality Administration:The main aim of the project has been achieved -local residents of Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Vainode sub-districtsare benefitting from this project by having effectivepublic safety services concerning the response tonatural disasters.47
CBRM IIPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesCreation of disaster management systemin neighbouring regions of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>, Phase IIThe project combines the efforts of five project partners (the Jelgava CityCouncil, Siauliai City Council, State Fire <strong>and</strong> Rescue Services of <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> Jelgava Region Council) <strong>and</strong> many other stakeholders at anational <strong>and</strong> local level involved in risk management. The Zemgale <strong>and</strong>Siauliai regions have already implemented the first phase of this projectwithin the framework of the INTERREG III A Programme for the 2004-2008period. Phase II is based on two main goals achieved during Phase I, whichis the development of a Risk Management System Strategy <strong>and</strong> a RiskManagement Information System. Phase II is facilitating the implementationof the following three main priorities set forth in the strategy: legal <strong>and</strong>institutional development, the establishment of a data exchange system inrisk management, <strong>and</strong> development of a risk management infrastructure.Key project achievements include the developing <strong>and</strong>/or updating of civildefence plans of regional <strong>and</strong> local municipalities (including risk assessmentwithin the geographical area of the project partners), an improved RiskManagement Information System (including the creation of a data base,a geographical information system, a pilot GPS navigation system <strong>and</strong>intelligent transport management system), <strong>and</strong> improved risk managementinfrastructure (including upgraded IT technology, ambulance fleet <strong>and</strong>transport for emergency operations on water).Using the data provided by the risk management system, it is possibleto do the following: calculate the extent of the risk for inhabitants, public<strong>and</strong> commercial objects, roads <strong>and</strong> communications; identify the necessaryprocedures that must be used during crisis situations, track the effectivenessof the work of the responsible services involved in these situations; <strong>and</strong>calculate the financial resources needed.The project is fostering the creation of effective cross-border co-operationin emergency situations, thus improving the safety of citizens, property<strong>and</strong> physical assets on both sides of the border.48
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region14line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersJelgava City Council (LV)Liene RulleLiene.Rulle@dome.jelgava.lv+371 3005 483www.jelgava.lv• Siauliai City Municipality (LT)• State Fire <strong>and</strong> RescueService (LV)• Siauliai county Fire <strong>and</strong>Rescue Board (LT)• Jelgava Local Municipality (LV)Duration 03/2009 - 01/2011Total budget EUR 1.779.314ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.512.417Ziedonis Pukite, Head of Jelgava LocalMunicipality:The equipment purchased within the frameworkof the project will help rescue team members in<strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> save inhabitants quickly <strong>and</strong>provide support on both sides of the border whenaccidents occur.49
First AidPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.1 Enhancing Joint Management of Public Services <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesImproving accesibility to the advanced publichealth services in <strong>Lithuania</strong>n-<strong>Latvia</strong>n borderline area.Timely first-aid or the accurate diagnosis of an illness can be the differentbetween life <strong>and</strong> death. Hospitals in border areas have a responsibility toensure necessary first-aid services to everyone. Medical equipment for thereceiving units <strong>and</strong> emergency units has been purchased under the projectto help upgrade the infrastructure of hospitals in Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Mazeikiaiin <strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> hospitals in Priekule <strong>and</strong> Saldus in <strong>Latvia</strong>. In addition,emergency vehicles have been purchased for these hospitals so help canbe rendered to everyone along the border.In order to develop public health services in the border area, languagecourses were organized for medical staff in each hospital. Doctors <strong>and</strong>specialists from Priekule <strong>and</strong> Saldus attended <strong>Lithuania</strong>n language coursestotalling 40 hours, while doctors <strong>and</strong> specialists from Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Mazeikiaiattended <strong>Latvia</strong>n courses for the same duration. These language coursesaid communication between doctor <strong>and</strong> patient <strong>and</strong> allow for the sharingof medical staff <strong>and</strong> knowledge, thereby contributing to the well-being ofinhabitants on both sides of the border.Creating a joint strategy <strong>and</strong> model for e-cooperation is the first step forhospitals located along the <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n border to be able to pooltheir resources effectively. This would help to solve problems that smallerborder hospitals mayhave, which include alack of specialists orequipment for differentcases, overcrowdedhospitals <strong>and</strong> alreadybusy doctors.The creation of a jointdatabase will helpto pinpoint availablebeds, doctors, <strong>and</strong>specialists on bothsides of the border.50
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersPublic Institution RepublicanHospital of Klaipeda (LT)Ramute Berenieneskuodo.ligonine@takas.lt+370 4407 3534• Ltd. Priekules Hospital (LV)• Pulbic Institution MazeikiaiHospital (LT)• Ltd. Saldus Medical Centre(LV)Duration 03/2009 - 03/2011Total budget EUR 1.777.077ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.510.515Ramute Bereniene, Head of theRepublican Hospital of Klaipeda,Skuodas branch:Implementation of this project gives more chancesto save lives. Essential emergency, diagnosisequipment also emergency vehicles will be obtainedso urgent help <strong>and</strong> help in difficult cases will be renderedto every person along the borderline.51
STELLAPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionSustainable tourism development at Kupiskis Lagoon (<strong>Lithuania</strong>)<strong>and</strong> lake Lubana (<strong>Latvia</strong>)This project is based on the results of the INTERREG IIIA project implementedin 2006-2008 when a common water tourism development strategy <strong>and</strong>technical documentation was prepared for the Water Tourism DevelopmentStation at Lake Luban.The municipalities of Kupiskis <strong>and</strong> Rezekne are following the strategythat was developed <strong>and</strong> are working together to develop tourism <strong>and</strong> arecreation infrastructure at Kupiskis Lagoon <strong>and</strong> Lake Luban, while localresidents have the chance to open up their homes to visitors.Results of joint cleaning campaigns, workshops, consultations, seminars<strong>and</strong> experience exchange visits of local communities, decision-makers,NGOs <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurs facilitate a more effective management ofenvironmental resources <strong>and</strong> tourism-related services development.The recreational infrastructure at Kupiskis Lagoon <strong>and</strong> Lake Luban has beengreatly improved with new access roads, s<strong>and</strong>y beaches, playgrounds <strong>and</strong>other facilities, which have increased attractiveness of both recreationalterritories. There are also plans to participate in the Blue Flag program,which is an eco-label award to sustainably developed, safe <strong>and</strong> good qualitybeaches.52
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersKupiskis District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Asta Visockieneasta.visockiene@kupiskis.lt+370 4593 5495www.kupiskis.lt• Rezekne Local Municipality(LV)Duration 03/2009 - 03/2011Total budget EUR 2.197.388ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.867.780Jonas Jarutis, Mayer of the KupiskisDistric Municipality:The Kupiskis Distric Minicipality <strong>and</strong> RezekneMunicipality have been cooperating for 10 yearsalready. We are happy that with EU support ourfriendship is moving forward onto a different level<strong>and</strong> finding a solution for common problems, forexample in the tourism field. We are not planningto limit our cooperation to this project but alreadyhave new projects in mind. We hope that theseideas can be implemented, <strong>and</strong> in a few years wecould invite everyone to travel by bicycle aroundKupiskis Lagoon.53
D-R ManagementPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionFacilitating the Attractive Image of Border Area by Efficient Managementof Culture InstitutionsDaugavpils, <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> Rokiskis, <strong>Lithuania</strong> are two border towns thatpossess a unique cultural environment. Their culture centres play a big rolein community life. They are places where both locals <strong>and</strong> visitors can meettogether, listen to music, watch a play or actively participate in variousclubs.Before the project, both culture centres were suffering: they were poorlylit <strong>and</strong> insulated, <strong>and</strong> had damaged furniture, as well as outdated sound<strong>and</strong> light systems. The buildings, which were at least 30 years old, hadnever been properly renovated. It was also felt that the management ofthe centres needed to be upgraded. These problems united both projectpartners to look for solutions.The project was able to strengthen cooperation in the cultural sectorbetween Daugavpils <strong>and</strong> Rokiskis. The infrastructure of the culture centresin both towns was improved. International theatre <strong>and</strong> circus festivals aswell as other events have been organized in the reconstructed halls. Culturalmanagers have been able to participate in trainings <strong>and</strong> raised competence -which was a first step introducing a new modern management system.All project activities resultedthat culture centresbecame more attractive<strong>and</strong> accessible fordifferent social groups,including people withdisabilities <strong>and</strong> familieswith small children, thusenhancing cross-bordercooperation.54
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersDaugavpils City Council (LV)Sabine Snepstesabine.snepste@daugavpils.lv+371 6547 6067www.daugavpils.lv• Rokiskis District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Duration 02/2009 - 08/2010Total budget EUR 1.960.894ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.666.760Nida Lungiene, Director of the RokiskisCultural Centre:We are really happy about the beautifullyreconstructed hall of our project partners. The chairsare so colourful <strong>and</strong> comfortable! During our project,we have participated in seminars on improvingmanagement, which were really valuable <strong>and</strong> whichwe could implement in practice. We learned a lotfrom our partners, <strong>and</strong> the microclimate in ourinstitution improved!55
Clay TourPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionDevelopment of Creative Tourism throughthe creation of Clay Art Centres in Daugavpils <strong>and</strong> UtenaThis project is targeted at promoting cultural <strong>and</strong> creative tourism in thecommunities by developing tourism products based on the pottery traditionsof the Daugavpils <strong>and</strong> Utena regions.The Local Lore Museum of Utena, which is the most important historic<strong>and</strong> art establishment in south eastern <strong>Lithuania</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Daugavpils CityDepartment of Cultural Affairs, which is a leading establishment in culturein Daugavpils, combined efforts to establish clay art centres where theregional heritage <strong>and</strong> culture can be preserved <strong>and</strong> promoted.The renovated centres have become an exciting place to visit for localinhabitants <strong>and</strong> tourists. School children are eager to learn about ceramics<strong>and</strong> participate in the newly developed educational programmes, whileregular events attract a number of visitors. The project has also involvedelderly people interested in crafts, helping them to get back self-esteem <strong>and</strong>provide them support on the importance of their work for today’s society<strong>and</strong> future generations. Additionally the project has developed specialwebsite www.keramikosratas.visiems.lt where all relevant information canbe found.56
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersLocal Lore Museum of Utena(LT)Lilija Jovarienel.jovariene@gmail.co+370 3896 1637www.keramikosratas.visiems.lt• Daugavpils City Departmentof Cultural Affairs (LV)Duration 12/2008 - 11/2010Total budget EUR 1.323.170ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.124.695aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaLilija Jovariene, Director of the UtenaLocal Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.Core Museum:We managed to build a strong workingrelationship between a number of museum <strong>and</strong>municipal specialists that work in the sphere ofculture <strong>and</strong> tourism, as well as between craftsmenon the both sides of the border. This is the biggestthing we got from the project.57
Museum AccessPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionDevelopment of Accessible <strong>and</strong> Attractive Museumsin Zemgale <strong>and</strong> Northern <strong>Lithuania</strong>The museums in <strong>Latvia</strong>’s Zemgale region <strong>and</strong> the northern region of<strong>Lithuania</strong> possess a long <strong>and</strong> proud cultural heritage, however the meansto preserve <strong>and</strong> promote it were lacking or in need of modernisation.The project involved 10 partners that aimed to create more attractive <strong>and</strong>accessible museums by improving the conditions <strong>and</strong> operations in ninelocal museums. The project also helped to develop a network among themuseums in the region.As a result of the project, museum buildings have been renovated, whilemodern technology is being used to complement exhibitions. In addition,new educational programmes have been introduced to provide a betterinsight to what the museums have to offer. Museum staff has receivedtraining on how to make the museum experience better for visitors.58
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersZemgale Planning Region (LV)Dace Strautkalnezpr@zpr.gov.lv+371 6308 4947www.zemgale.lv• Bauska Local Municipality (LV)• Birzai District Municipality (LT)• Dobele Local Municipality (LV)• G.Eliass' Jelgava History <strong>and</strong> ArtMuseum (LV)• Jekabpils History Museum (LV)• Panevezys District MunicipalityPublic Library (LT)• Pasvalys District MunicipalAdministration (LT)• Rokiskis District MunicipalAdministration (LT)• Viesite Local Municipality (LV)Duration 02/2009 - 10/2010Total budget EUR 2.281.730ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.939.470Asta Nedveckiene, employee of thePublic Library of the Panevezys DistrictMunicipality:After reconstruction, the museum is notst<strong>and</strong>ing still any more. Now visitors can feel thespirit of the times that famous <strong>Lithuania</strong>n writerG. Petkevicaite-Bite lived in. The value of homesof the last century are shown in educationalprogrammes, which visitors love.59
Mid Baltic CraftsPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionCross border networkof crafts as promoter ofattractiveness of<strong>Latvia</strong>-<strong>Lithuania</strong> borderl<strong>and</strong>sA lack of infrastructure <strong>and</strong> insufficient capacity of human resources wereidentified as the primary problems as to why the regions of Ziemgala,Aukstaitija, <strong>and</strong> Zemaitija were less competitive <strong>and</strong> attractive for visitorsthan expected, though they they are rich in cultural traditions <strong>and</strong> havemuch to offer.Eleven project partners have coordinated efforts to produce a joint strategyfor promoting the region, in which visitors will have a chance to see howtraditional art <strong>and</strong> artisan crafts are made.Current plans call for the establishment network of craft <strong>and</strong> art centres inten different locations. Five new tourist routes along the <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>nborder will invite one to explore the art of wood carving, enjoy the richculinary heritage of the region by tasting traditional foods, find out thesecrets of artisans as they work on leather, stone or clay, or experience anunforgettable journey into the world of history <strong>and</strong> art.Those employed in the cultural sphere along with artisans will have theopportunity to develop their skills in workshops. Local inhabitants <strong>and</strong>visitors will also be able to enjoy international craft festivals <strong>and</strong> travellingphoto exhibitions that are planned for the region. Wood crafts will alsobe promoted by developing a digital exhibition on the internet in order toreach as many people as possible.Raitis Vitolins, Executive Directorof the Zemgale Planning Region:In almost each of the 20 districts of Zemgale, it ispossible to nd an expert on crafts who works with clay,wood, metal or more sophisticated material. I see crafts as apowerful tool for multi-dimensional economic development,the promotion of self-employment <strong>and</strong> competitiveness, aswell as for reducing immigration from rural areas.60
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersZemgale Planning Region (LV)Anna Builo-Holmeanna.builo@zpr.gov.lv+371 6302 1250www.zemgale.lv• Bauska Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Dobele Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Jelgava Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Jekabpils Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Rokiskis District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Birzai District MmunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Centre of Tourism <strong>and</strong>Business Information ofJoniskis District (LT)• Siauliai County Governor‘sAdminsitration (LT)• Viesite Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Krustpils Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)Duration 03/2009 - 03/2011Total budget EUR 1.574.102ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.337.98761
New Quality ImagePriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionNew Quality Image <strong>and</strong> Infrastructure Developmentin Remote Border Towns- Zarasai <strong>and</strong> KraslavaThe objective of the project is to increase the attractiveness of the bordertowns of Zarasai <strong>and</strong> Kraslava by creating a regionally recognized br<strong>and</strong>called New Quality Image.The project aims to deliver a more attractive living environment by investingin the central parts of each town, including the construction of a moderntown square in Zarasai <strong>and</strong> partial renovation of the Kraslava Castlecomplex. Other aspects of the project include a travelling photo exhibitionthat will feature the works of children, along with a regional conference onthe creation of a town image. A photo album will also be published, whichwill have photos of border towns, <strong>and</strong> the websites of both project partnerswill be updated.The project will also include the organization of trainings on creating atown image meant for municipal experts from different fields, as well as forrepresentatives from NGOs <strong>and</strong> private companies. In order to empowerlocal public institutions, a city image development plan will be created, alongwith advertisementcampaigns in bothborder towns.Information st<strong>and</strong>s<strong>and</strong> signs withinthe towns will bemade accordingto harmonizedst<strong>and</strong>ards, makingit easier for bothlocal inhabitants<strong>and</strong> visitors toknow more aboutthe area <strong>and</strong>travel.62
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersZarasai District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Ingrida Tataruneingrida.tatarune@zarasai.lt+370 3853 7191www.zarasai.lt• Kraslava Municipality (LV)Duration 02/2009 - 02/2011Total budget EUR 2.233.417ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.898.404Ingrida Tatarune, Project Manager:Those that visit the complex of Kraslava Castleare looking forward to see the reconstructed grotto<strong>and</strong> lion sculpture back on its old place.63
Water JoyPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.2 Increasing Attractiveness of the Border RegionJoint water-based tourism offeringin Latgale region <strong>and</strong> Utena countyThe Latgale region <strong>and</strong> Utena County both see tourism as a key industryin their future economic revival. This project is a continuation of previousprojects between the Latgale region <strong>and</strong> Utena County, which set a goalof establishing joint tourism destinations. Previous cooperation promotedgreater administrative capacity, aspects for further development, <strong>and</strong> acommon strategy.The project aims to help deepen knowledge of developing tourism <strong>and</strong>focus on specific investments in the water tourism infrastructure, alongwith market product development <strong>and</strong> capacity building activities. Theproject will help to provide a greater range of tourism brochures, maps <strong>and</strong>services, raise economic gains from tourism, <strong>and</strong> improve the coordinationof tourist destinations along the border involved with water tourism. Theproject is investing in 20 water tourism recreation sites, which are locatedin a total of 7 municipalities; 10 objects in 2 districts in Utena County in<strong>Lithuania</strong>, <strong>and</strong> 10 objects in 6 municipalities in <strong>Latvia</strong>’s Latgale region. Alsothere are technical documentation for improvement of 11 recreation sitesprepared.These rebuilt or soon to be rebuilt places are linked by a networkbringing together more than 150 tourism providers in <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> 102tourism providers in <strong>Lithuania</strong>. The project partners are coordinating thedevelopment <strong>and</strong> promotion of 16 new water-based tourism products,conducting training <strong>and</strong> seminars to facilitate the exchange of experience,product development workshops, <strong>and</strong> the publication of maps of tourismroutes. An extensive marketing campaign has been <strong>and</strong> is currently beingcarried out in local media. In addition, joint participation at the Balttour<strong>and</strong> Vivatour tourism exhibitions has helped to foster contacts <strong>and</strong> have aplatform for exp<strong>and</strong>ing their activity. The websites www.latgale.lv, www.utena.aps.lt, www.balticlakes.com <strong>and</strong> www.ezerukrastas.lt are beingregularly updated, providing information on tourism <strong>and</strong> project-relatedmaterial.64
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersLatgale Planning Region (LV)Tatjana KozacukaTatjana.Kozacuka@latgale.lv+371 6542 8111www.latgale.lv• Latgale Region DevelopmentAgency (LV)• Utena County Governor'sAdministration (LT)• Anyksciai District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Utena District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Duration 01/2009 - 01/2011Total budget EUR 1.581.928ERDFco-nancingEUR 1.344.639Maris Bozovics, Head of the LatgaleRegion Development Agency:Visitors <strong>and</strong> the local residents of the town ofLudza now have a wonderful opportunity to seethis town in an extraordinary way – travelling byraft on Lake Small Ludza, which opens up the viewof Ludza’s Old Town, church, museum <strong>and</strong> ancientruins of Ludza.65
Art BridgePriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Art - Bridge Across the BordersThe objective of the project is to enhance cross border co-operation between<strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n puppet theatres (involving Liepaja, Klaipeda <strong>and</strong>Panevezys) <strong>and</strong> to develop a network of puppet theatre <strong>and</strong> street theatrefestivals in order to contribute to the cultural life of the border region whilealso added to the attractiveness of the area as a tourist destination. Theproject idea has developed from a long <strong>and</strong> fruitful co-operation betweenpuppet theatres from <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>, but which up until now hasbeen based only upon individual projects, <strong>and</strong> not within the framework ofa larger <strong>and</strong> longer-term project.The project allows partners to exchange their knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills ondevelopment of performances, create different types of puppets <strong>and</strong> utilizetheir common cultural heritage in developing performances.The main achievements of the project have been the organization of five internationalpuppet theatre festivals, along with master classes, workshops,seminars, children’s artistic camp, an exhibition, <strong>and</strong> eight performancesin Liepaja, Klaipeda<strong>and</strong> Panevezyswhich consist ofplays performed inpartner theatres aswell as joint playsperformed in municipalitiesin theborder area. Thenecessary office<strong>and</strong> theatre equipmentalong with amobile stage is beingpurchased forthis purpose.66
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersMunicipality Ltd "LiepajaPuppet Theatre" (LV)Rihards Belteliepajaslelles@inbox.lv+371 6342 5229• Klaipeda Puppet Theatre(LT)• Panevezys Wagon Puppettheatre (LT)Duration 11/2008 - 05/2010Total budget EUR 237.199ERDFco-nancingEUR 201.619Rihards Belte, Project Manager:During the creative camp in Klaipeda, youthfrom Liepaja <strong>and</strong> Klaipeda learned how to make realpuppets for use in theatre under the supervision ofexperts on puppet making.67
ACTIVEPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Cross border co-operation between Plung <strong>and</strong> Bauska –joint sports activities <strong>and</strong> basis for futureThe project’s main object is to developing cooperation between the sportscommunities of Plunge, <strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> Bauska, <strong>Latvia</strong> by promoting jointactivities between people <strong>and</strong> organizations from these towns, providingsports activities for all ages <strong>and</strong> developing the capacity of selectedmunicipal institutions in providing better services in this field. Implementingthe project has had a positive affect to the health of local inhabitants,decreased crime <strong>and</strong> made overall living conditions more attractive for allcitizens.In order to achieve this aim, common st<strong>and</strong>ards for organizing different sportactivities have been developed through joint trainings <strong>and</strong> competitions. Inaddition, a web-based platform has been created for sharing informationon sports <strong>and</strong> sports events in theborder region.Within the framework of the project,workshops on various topics havebeen organized, <strong>and</strong> three joint sportevent trainings <strong>and</strong> competitionshave been held in Plunge <strong>and</strong> Bauska.Plans have also been created toimprove the infrastructure for sportsactivities, including the constructionof a new sports complex in Plunge<strong>and</strong> improvement of the currentsports complex of Bauska.68
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersAdministration of PlungeDistrict Municipality (LT)Rasa Jonusienerasa@plunge.lt+370 4487 3145www.plunge.lt• Bauska Local Municipality (LV)Duration 01/2009 - 06/2010Total budget EUR 200.000ERDFco-nancingEUR 170.000Kazimieras Kazragis, Chairman of theBoard of Wellness Club RATS of TelsiaiCounty:Sport is one of the ways to integrate people withdisabilities in an active lifestyle, <strong>and</strong> participationin this project provides the possibility to be active,healthy <strong>and</strong> more positive.69
TSOCPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Sport games “The spirit of Curonia”of municipalities of Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Liepaja districtsThis project aims to create more favourable conditions for people to becomeactive in sport <strong>and</strong> encourage active cooperation in sports between themunicipalities of Skuodas <strong>and</strong> Liepaja.During the project, various sport competitions are organized with theparticipation of representatives from both partner territories. The aim ofthese competitions is to promote a healthy way of life for people of differentages <strong>and</strong> socio-economic backgrounds. The improvement of the sportsinfrastructure in the Liepaja <strong>and</strong> Skuodas municipalities <strong>and</strong> purchasing ofsports equipment are planned in order to ensure benefits over the longterm.Benefits of the project include renovated sports complexes in bothterritories, bilateral contacts <strong>and</strong> cooperation, which can be used to bythese municipalities to reach their full potential <strong>and</strong> having people withdifferent sports interests, different gender <strong>and</strong> age work together.70
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersSkuodas District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Kazys Virsilaseuroprojektai@skuodas.lt+370 4407 3932• Aizpute Local Municipality (LV)Duration 02/2010 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 230.110ERDFco-nancingEUR 195.594Kazys Virsilas, Project Manager:Cooperation provides opportunities to share thenewest information, learn from each other, organizefriendly competitions, take part in various trainingstogether <strong>and</strong> share experiences.71
ASPARAGUSPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Common Actions in Promoting the Cultivation<strong>and</strong> Consumption of AsparagusThe aim of the project is to encourage communities on either side of the<strong>Lithuania</strong>n-<strong>Latvia</strong>n border to cooperation <strong>and</strong> start up innovative businessesin agriculture <strong>and</strong> promote the best practices concerning the growing ofasparagus.During the project, market research will be carried out with the aim ofclarifying the use of asparagus <strong>and</strong> ways it could be marketed in the borderregion.In order to stimulate job creation in this area, good practices will be shared<strong>and</strong> seminars will be organized, which include demonstrations of asparagusfern cultivation, cooking events to show how it can be prepared, <strong>and</strong> thetherapeutic effects of using the plant as well as a presentation on costeffectivemethods of growing it. In addition, two educational films will becreated about the development of the cultivation of asparagus.72
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersNGO "Rural Innovation" (LT)Vaida Sileikaiteauksuciai@gmail.com+370 6840 6405• Agency of LUA LATVIA"Research Institute ofAgriculture" (LV)Duration 04/2010 - 04/2011Total budget EUR 193.908ERDFco-nancingEUR 164.822Facts about Asparagus:Asparagus is very low in fat <strong>and</strong> cholesterol; <strong>and</strong>a typical stalk is less than 4 calories.White asparagus is produced by denying the plantslight while they are growing.The Romans cultivated asparagus as far back as200 B.C., eating it both in season <strong>and</strong> preserving forlater consumption.73
SeasonsPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Introduce the seasons through traditionalcultural activities at Balvi <strong>and</strong> Kelmes districtsThe Balvi District in <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> Kelme District in <strong>Lithuania</strong> have beenencouraging local inhabitants to participate in festivals <strong>and</strong> green marketsthat are being organised on traditional national holidays all year around.The project encouraged cooperation between dance groups, choirs <strong>and</strong>folk music groups, non-governmental organizations, <strong>and</strong> those involvedin traditional h<strong>and</strong>icraft by giving them the opportunity to exchangeexperiences <strong>and</strong> thereby gaining insight <strong>and</strong> new contacts. The projecthas helped local municipalities promote their traditions, values <strong>and</strong> presenttheir unique identity to a wider public.74
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersAssociation "Balvi DistrictPartnership" (LV)Vineta Zeltkalnevinuks1@gmail.com+371 6452 2456http://www.balvi.partneribas.lv/• Kelme Partnership LocalActivity Group (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 11/2010Total budget EUR 26.995ERDFco-nancingEUR 22.946Vineta Zeltkalne, Project Manager:Many people from different villages in the KelmeDistrict, <strong>and</strong> also the Balvi, Rugaji <strong>and</strong> Vilakas municipalitiesin <strong>Latvia</strong> are involved in the project. It is agreat possibility for dance groups, ensembles, <strong>and</strong>choirs to display their traditions <strong>and</strong> perform in aneighbouring country. It is impossible to describe theemotions of people during these joint events, greenmarkets, or after meeting with local nongovernmentalorganizations <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurs.75
Education networkPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Environmental education networkfor sustainable communitiesUsing nature as a setting for learning is a new concept being included inschool curriculums. An environmental education network will be developedduring the project, which focuses on two nature reserve areas, the KamanosStrict Nature Reserve <strong>and</strong> Tervete Nature Park. The primary goal is todevelop new specialised educational methods targeted on developing theenvironmental consciousness of schoolchildren.Both protected areas are aiming to become regional environmentaleducation centres <strong>and</strong> will organise trainings for teachers <strong>and</strong> develop theireducational skills, create innovative educational material for schoolchildren,<strong>and</strong> create interactive exhibitions for visitors. All educational materials willbe prepared in both <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n.76
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersPublic Agenty Nature HeritageFund (LT)Ausra Birgelytea.birgelyte@gpf.lt+370 2636 269www.gpf.lt• The Kamanos Strict NatureReserve (LT)• NGO „Tervete ForestEducational center" (LV)Duration 01/2010 - 06/2011Total budget EUR 201.006ERDFco-nancingEUR 170.855Darius Triausys, Director of theKamanos Strict Nature Reserve:We are happy that the modern exhibition in ourvisitors’ centre <strong>and</strong> specially-designed educationallessons have been a step forward in promotingecological tourism in the Akmene region for visitorsfrom <strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>. During the project, wealso developed close contacts with people workingat Tervete Nature Park, while teachers from <strong>Latvia</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong> could exchange experience as well asshare innovative ideas.77
Arts, Ethnic, IdentityPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Consolidate Communitiesof Cross-Border Region through Expressionof History in Arts,Ethnic IdentityThis project involves the cooperation between two music schools, onelocated in the <strong>Lithuania</strong>n town of Naujoji Akmene <strong>and</strong> one in the townof Auce in <strong>Latvia</strong>, which lie only 15 km from one another. The projectincludes student exchanges between the two schools, which can facilitatethe sharing of knowledge from different learning environments.Attention is also focused on the involvement of people with disabilitiesliving in these towns. A joint opera called “Little Grasshopper” will be organizedfor them, along with an art therapy festival. It is hoped that theseactivities will contribute to lessening social exclusion <strong>and</strong> discrimination ofthe people with disabilities in the countries of the project partners.The main activities of the project include the Symbols of Ziemgala artplenary, a trash cleaning campaign of Lokava Mound along with a Midsummercelebration on the mound. The project also includes seminars for the musicschool teachers, a joint concert put by a symphony orchestra comprised ofstudents from both schools, a concert of folk music devoted to <strong>Latvia</strong>’s dayof independence, <strong>and</strong> a jazz festival, culminating in a music festival calledthe Echo of Ziemgala.Musical instruments,furniture, nationalcostumes, methodologicalliterature<strong>and</strong> music sheetswill be purchasedfor the schools. Repairwork will alsobe carried out at theschools.78
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersNaujoji Akmene music school(LT)Irina Mikulevicmuzika@akmene.lt+370 4255 9432• Auce County Municipality (LV)Duration 04/2010 - 01/2011Total budget EUR 165.890ERDFco-nancingEUR 141.007Lea Goiset, volunteer from France:I participated in the midsummer fest which wasorganized at Venta Regional Park. It was a greatopportunity to see how this holiday is celebrated in<strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>. Sad, these kinds of traditionshave not been preserved in our country...79
CELEBRATEPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Culture in Selonia –Together on Both Sides of the BorderThe inhabitants of Viesite, Akniste <strong>and</strong> Rokiskis <strong>and</strong> visitors will be invitedto three folk festivals that will be organized in each of the border towns.The project aims to enrich the cultural life of these communities, <strong>and</strong>provide opportunities for those involved in the cultural sphere to exchangeexperiences. It also creates an opportunity for local folk artists to be engagedin the international project <strong>and</strong> to build contacts with <strong>neighbours</strong>.The project also foresees investments in sound <strong>and</strong> lighting equipment forstages, <strong>and</strong> the purchasing of traditional instruments <strong>and</strong> costumes forlocal folk music groups.80
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersViesite Local Municipality (LV)Inese Vitolainese.vitola@viesite.lv+371 6524 5179www.viesite.lv• Akniste Local Municipality(LV)• Rokiskis Culture Centre (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 01/2011Total budget EUR 175.484ERDFco-nancingEUR 149.161Raisa Vasiljeva, Head of the ViesiteCulture Palace:The project is very relevant <strong>and</strong> important for thecultural life of Viesite, as we have the opportunityto popularize our cultural traditions, maintain ourSelonian cultural heritage <strong>and</strong> cooperation betweenamateur groups <strong>and</strong> those organizing events inthe cultural sphere not only in <strong>Latvia</strong>, but also in<strong>Lithuania</strong>81
Innovative CulturePriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Innovative approaches to culture –an incubator of new crossbordercommunity developmentsThe Saldus, Mažeikiai <strong>and</strong> Telsiai districts share many similarities in size<strong>and</strong> number of inhabitants, however the similarities do not stop there.They also have a long history of cooperation, much of which has been inthe cultural sphere.The project has helped to spur new ideas <strong>and</strong> events, such as a youthdance night festival, the publishing of a joint poetry collection <strong>and</strong> theorganization of exhibitions. Workshops, seminars, <strong>and</strong> new education <strong>and</strong>training programmes for the arts, along with the purchase of new materials<strong>and</strong> equipment are giving students the chance to enhance their creativeskills.The project has helped in not only developing cross border cooperation,but also a marketing plan for those working in the cultural sphere. Theplan calls for continued coordination <strong>and</strong> cooperation by the three projectpartners in the cultural sector, as well as the creation of a platform for thejoint marketing of culture products <strong>and</strong> events.82
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersSaldus Municipality (LV)Sarmite Ozolinasarmite.ozolina@saldus.lv+371 2945 3184www.saldus.lv• Telsiai District Municipality(LT)• Mazeikiai DistrictMunicipality (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 12/2010Total budget EUR 222.118ERDFco-nancingEUR 188.800Kristine Ozola, Teacher:During the introductory courses on clay animationfor children, <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n children likedto work together very much. At the same timeteachers had a great opportunity to observe howchildren cooperate, how they behave <strong>and</strong> how todeal with the language issue.83
UBUSPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)The Unity of the Balts under the SunThe students of Siauliai University, the <strong>Latvia</strong>n University of Agriculture <strong>and</strong>Liepaja University are very active in the cultural life of their own area, butlack knowledge about the culture of their nearest neighbour. United by acommon Baltic culture <strong>and</strong> history, the universities have begun renewinglong-st<strong>and</strong>ing traditions of cooperation among the Balts.One of the main goals of the project was the organization of two campsfor students with an aim to teach scenography, script writing, costumedesign <strong>and</strong> also promote research of the historical <strong>and</strong> cultural backgroundof the region. Based on this research, learning material is being preparedon national costumes, history, culture <strong>and</strong> ethnography of the Balts as wellas <strong>Lithuania</strong>n-<strong>Latvia</strong>n comparative linguistics. In addition, art exhibitionsdevoted to promoting unity among the Balts are scheduled to be held inJelgava, Liepaja <strong>and</strong> Siauliai.To develop an academic <strong>and</strong> cultural network between <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>nstudents <strong>and</strong> researchers a youth conference on unity among theBalts will be organized. After the conference, a collected of selected papers<strong>and</strong> art works will bepublished on the newlydeveloped project websiteat www.ubus-latlit.eu. Thewebsite will help to disseminateinformation about thecommon historical <strong>and</strong> culturalheritage of the Balts,foster cooperation among<strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n students,<strong>and</strong> be a platform forsharing ideas.84
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersSiauliai University (LT)Gintare Krenciutegintare.k@cr.su.lt+370 4159 5800http://www.su.lt• University of Liepaja (LV)• <strong>Latvia</strong> University ofAgriculture (LV)Duration 01/2010 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 187.839ERDFco-nancingEUR 159.663Ieva Aurylaite, student at SiauliaiUniversity:I was very happy about being involved in theproject. At the winter camp I met students fromLiepaja University <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Latvia</strong>n AgricultureUniversity. Though we are different, there are somany things that connect <strong>Latvia</strong>ns <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>ns.I have no doubt that our friendship will continueafter the project ends.85
ART SPAWNPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Art spawn on both sidesof the river Venta in <strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Latvia</strong>Artists from Siauliai, <strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> Kuldiga, <strong>Latvia</strong> pooled their effortsto develop joint programmes to provide the public with more innovativetypes of cultural events, such as street art performances <strong>and</strong> exhibitionsin ancient buildings. Experience exchange visits were organised for peopleworking in the cultural sphere, while workshops were offered for artists inboth towns.Special attention was focused on young people, who were invited toworkshops <strong>and</strong> learned how to make films, use new media in theatre <strong>and</strong>develop their artistic skills.86
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersKuldiga Culture Centre (LV)Ilze Zarinailzeizarinai@inbox.lv+371 6332 4391www.kuldiga.lv• Artist's Club (LT)Duration 11/2009 - 08/2010Total budget EUR 54.492ERDFco-nancingEUR 43.427Iveta Brence, glass artist from Kuldiga:The organization of art performances <strong>and</strong>exhibitions in the Old Town of Kuldiga is always veryinteresting. Thanks to the project, it was possible todevelop cooperation with artists from Siauliai <strong>and</strong>it was a really good experience to look at our townthrough the eyes of another, to learn more about thehistory of our town <strong>and</strong> to make surprising artisticinterpretations.87
Ziemgala TraditionsPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)International Collaboration<strong>and</strong> Preservation of Traditions in Ziemgala regionThe aim of the project is to attract as many people as possible fromthe <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n border region in order to encourage interculturaldialogue <strong>and</strong> promote cooperation in the region.A conference will be organized within the framework of the project, whichwill include such topics as education <strong>and</strong> cultural identity, the nurturing oftraditional customs, cultural cooperation <strong>and</strong> the promoting of joint events.A website will be set up that will include information on Ziemgala’s history,customs <strong>and</strong> traditions, along with the dates <strong>and</strong> venues of various events,as well as the contacts of joint <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n art <strong>and</strong> music ensembles<strong>and</strong> organizations.The project organizes various cultural events reflecting <strong>and</strong> promotingtraditions of Ziemgala region.The project also foresees the publication of a book on the culinary heritageof the border region, complete with pictures <strong>and</strong> recipes.88
the EU Strategy•Project isinPriority areathe Baltic Sea Region12line withKurzemeTelšiaiŠiauliaiRgaZemgalePanevžysVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaforUtenaLITHUANIATauragMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOther partnersPakruojis District Municipality(LT)Mindaugas Veliulispakruojis@lsa.lt+370 4216 9090www.pakruojis.lt• Public Institution "SiauliaiRegion DevelopmentAgency" (LT)• Rundale Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Bauska Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)• Vecumnieki LocalMunicipality Council (LV)• Iecava Local MunicipalityCouncil (LV)Duration 01/2010 - 04/2011Total budget EUR 234.204ERDF co-nancingEUR 194.613Ilona Vaskeviciute, expert at the"Ziemgala Traditions" conference:That is what unites us: a common region withthe historical memory of Zemgale. Folk customs <strong>and</strong>traditions are a treasure that we must preserve <strong>and</strong>pass on to future generations.89
Preschool EducationPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Creating of Cooperation System betweenPreschool Educational Institutionson <strong>Lithuania</strong>-<strong>Latvia</strong> BorderThe kindergartens of Zeimelis, <strong>Lithuania</strong> <strong>and</strong> Rundale, <strong>Latvia</strong> are locatedjust 12 km from each other, making them ideal project partners. They areseeking to strengthen cross border cooperation concerning children’s health<strong>and</strong> also the teaching of the customs <strong>and</strong> traditions of their neighbour.Various events have been organised to this end, including Health Daysfor children <strong>and</strong> parents, <strong>and</strong> festival, concerts, <strong>and</strong> a summer camp forchildren, <strong>and</strong> IT training <strong>and</strong> seminars for educators.The project has also focused on the preparation of teaching materials inboth <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n that introduce children to the traditions of theZemgale region <strong>and</strong> also exercises on how to keep correct body posture.A website is being designed that will include information about the project,<strong>Lithuania</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Latvia</strong>n customs <strong>and</strong> traditions, dates <strong>and</strong> venues of events,<strong>and</strong> host a forum where members of the Rundale <strong>and</strong> Zeimelis communitiescould discuss their interests <strong>and</strong> share ideas.90
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersPakruojis District Municipality(LT)Irena Mazulienemazuiren@takas.lt+370 421 61 490www.pakruojis.lt• Rundale parish council (LV)• Public Institution "SiauliaiRegion DevelopmentAgency" (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 07/2011Total budget EUR 201.808ERDFco-nancingEUR 171.537Laima Karpaviciute, Project Coordinator:Two Health Days were organised at the Zeimeliskindergarten. The Health Days were related withfolk traditions, Shrove Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Easter. Therewere 60-75 participants during the Health Days,including children, parents, <strong>and</strong> educators from<strong>Latvia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>. During Health Days <strong>Latvia</strong>n<strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n children played games together, <strong>and</strong>learned new things about <strong>Lithuania</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Latvia</strong>ntraditions.91
Green InvestmentsPriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Creating cleaner <strong>and</strong> greener communitiesin <strong>Latvia</strong>n-<strong>Lithuania</strong>n eastern border regionsA total of 8 <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>n communities have spearheaded a driveto make their environment greener <strong>and</strong> more attractive to live in. Duringlitter cleanup campaigns, members of these communities built benches<strong>and</strong> trash bins, <strong>and</strong> also planted trees <strong>and</strong> flowers in eleven public spaces,including Ludza Castle, the Odu Mounds <strong>and</strong> town hall square <strong>and</strong> publiclake, all of which are located in Ludza; Ludznava Park; the central square<strong>and</strong> open air stage in Aglona; Kraslava Castle Park; Smelyne Park in Utena;Anyksciai Park; <strong>and</strong> Kupiskis Mound Park. Friendship Park, which was newlydesigned for Kraslava, is a symbol of the cross border cooperation betweenneighbouring countries.The project also calls for the organization of an international forum called“Green Community & Green Investments” to build underst<strong>and</strong>ing amonglocal inhabitants on the advantages of a favourable life environment <strong>and</strong>sustainable use of local nature resources.Laila Vilmane, Project Manager:An attractive environment is one of the motivatingfactors to stay where you were born. <strong>Latvia</strong>ns <strong>and</strong><strong>Lithuania</strong>ns can be proud of an improved <strong>and</strong> cleanerenvironment in the border area, a place where localinhabitants are starting to feel better <strong>and</strong> are ableachieve their goals <strong>and</strong> dreams.92
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartners<strong>Latvia</strong>n Ofce of Euroregion"Country of Lakes" (LV)Laila Vilmanelaila@kraslava.lv+371 6562 2201www.ezeruzeme.lv• Ludza Local Municipality (LV)• Rezekne City Council (LV)• Rezekne Local Municipality(LV)• Aglona Local Municipality(LV)• Kraslava Local Municipality(LV)• <strong>Lithuania</strong>n Ofce ofEuroregion "Country ofLakes" (LT)• Utena District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)• Anyksciai DistrictMunicipality Administration(LT)• Kupiskis District MunicipalityAdministration (LT)Duration 01/2010 - 11/2010Total budget EUR 155.214ERDFco-nancingEUR 131.93293
TouchBall–TouchLifePriority II - Attractive Living Environment <strong>and</strong> Development of Sustainable Community2.3 Development of Active <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Communities (small project facility)Active <strong>and</strong> healthy lifefor youth through introductionof new sport in Zemgale <strong>and</strong> Siauliai regionsSport has been chosen as a way for promoting a healthy <strong>and</strong> socially activeway of life for school youth. The institutions involved in this project aretackling common problems that youth have in the border region, includingsmoking, a low rate of physical activity, <strong>and</strong> underage drinking.Touch rugby was selected as an ideal sport to be introduced in <strong>Lithuania</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Latvia</strong> because of its non-contact nature, which can help avoid injury.By using sports, children can learn the principles of fair play, compliancewith the rules, respect for others, <strong>and</strong> discipline.The project also calls for the organization of several workshops, trainings<strong>and</strong> a season-ending competition called the Sun Cup, which will be theculmination of the project <strong>and</strong> will ensure a high level of motivation for theteachers <strong>and</strong> youth to train, learn <strong>and</strong> practice sports.In order to ensure the largest number of participating schools <strong>and</strong> studentspossible, <strong>and</strong> to keep all involved participants up to date, a website has beencreated where all relevant <strong>and</strong> current information can be found, includingregistration for participants, timetables <strong>and</strong> results of the competitions.You can find out more at project portal www.balticrugby.net.In addition, schoolbuildings in the townsof Eleja <strong>and</strong> Joniskiwill be equipped withmodern teachingtools that can be usedin teaching sports.Partial renovationwork will also becarried out on theirsports complexes.94
KurzemeRgaZemgaleVidzemeLATVIALatgaleKlaipedaTelšiaiŠiauliaiPanevžysTauragUtenaLITHUANIAMarijampolKaunasVilniusAlytusLead partnerContactsOtherpartnersRugby DevelopmentAssociation (LV)Kristaps Ceburskristaps.ceburs@regbijs.lv+371 6308 6563• Siauliai Sports SchoolKlevas (LT)Duration 11/2009 - 10/2010Total budget EUR 177.719ERDFco-nancingEUR 151.061Kristaps Ceburs, Project Manager:Touch Rugby is time spent playing sports, havinga healthy life style <strong>and</strong> gaining new friends in <strong>Latvia</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>.95
Project Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>nProject Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>nLTLVMARINEOstu un kuniecbas uzmumu konkurtspjair tieši atkarga no stabila kvalictu darbiniekunodrošinjuma. Tomr šaj nozar strdjošoskaits ar katru gadu arvien vairk samazins,ietekmjot visu jrniecbas nozari Klaipdas unKurzemes reionos.Divas izgltbas iestdes – Liepjas Jrniecbaskoledža un Lietuvas Jrniecbas akadmija – irapkopojušas spkus, lai risintu šo problmu,nodrošinot mžizgltbas iespjas. Šdi ts paldztiem, kas vlas turpint studt vai saemtsertiktu darbam jrniecbas nozar saskaar Lietuvas un Latvijas likumdošanu.Projekt ir ar paredzts paaugstint pasniedzjukvalikciju un mcšanas kompetenci, savukrtaudzkiem tiek piedvta iespja piedaltiesmobilittes programms. Jaunizveidotsmcbu telpas, laboratorijas, jauns globls jrasnegadjumu un drošbas sistmas stimulatorsun moderni mcšanas un mcbu materilipaldz nodrošint informatvas un padziintasnodarbbas.ENTERBANKZinšanu ekonomik uzmuma zisk darbavieta nav tik svarga k virtulie tkli un grupas.Virtuls inkubators un biznesa informcijascentrs ir idels veids jaunajiem uzmumiem,k dalties biznesa idejs un pieredz, kas tiemauj izveidot konkurtspjgus un ienesgus uz-mumus.Projekts paredz izveidot vienotu virtulo uzmumuatbalsta tklu novatoriskiem jaunajiemuzmumiem. Virtulais inkubators uzglabsinformciju ar 104 stundas ilgiem tiešsaisteskursiem, savukrt eksperti vars sniegt informcijuun konsultcijas. Ir ar iecere izveidotradošo nozaru un novatorisko uzmumu digitlokarti, k ar organizt divus starpreionloskarjeras gadatirgus.FruitTechCentreApmram 6000 cilvku Latvijas un Lietuvasprogrammas darbbas teritorij ir iesaistti auguaudzšan, tomr pirms š projekta stenošanasaugu audztjiem nevien no abm valstm nebijapieejamas nekdas konsultcijas.Projekta partneru – Latvijas Valsts Augkopbasinstitta un Lietuvas Lauksaimniecbas unmežsaimniecbas izptes centra Drzkopbasinstitta – galvenais mris bija izveidot kopguTehnoloiju prneses centru, kas sptu izstrdtun prbaudt audzšanas, uzglabšanas unapstrdes tehnoloijas jauniem augu veidiem.Turklt projekta partneri organiz apmcbasun nodrošina konsultcijas un atbalstu auguaudztjiem šajos reionos, balstoties uz tokompetenci un eogrsko tuvumu. Piemram,augu audztjs no Lietuvas pierobežas var96doties uz konsultcijm Dobel Latvijas pus,savukrt via kolis Latvij var saemt tdupašu paldzbu Lietuv.Cross border JRTCŠ projekta mris ir pankt gan tehnoloiju,gan cilvkresursu strauju attstbu, lai nodrošintupieprasjumu pc augsti kvalifictiem profesionieminformcijas tehnoloiju (IT) jom.Projekta ietvaros ir izveidots Vienotais ptjumuun apmcbu centrs, kuru veido laboratorijaKlaipdas Universitt un laboratorija VentspilsAugstskol. Abas laboratorijas sadarbojas arinterneta starpniecbu. Iesaisttajiem dalbniekiemabs izgltbas iestds, k ar plaškai sabiedrbaiir izveidota tmeka vietne lietuviešu,latviešu un angu valods. Vairk var uzzinthttp://iik.ku.lt/jrtc.Klaipdas Universittes un Ventspils Augstskolaspdj kursa studenti studiju proces jauizmanto jaunos studiju materilus un tehnoloijas,tostarp veic vizulo programmšanumodern visaptveroš grafiskaj un tekstulajvid (LabView + NI Multisim + NI ELVIS), datormodelšanuun simulcijas intelektualiztmtehniskajm sistmm, k ar izmanto virtulosinstrumentus, lai izstrdtu jauno bioinženierijasldzeku prototipus. Materili tiks publictihttp://vma.ku.lt/moodle/. T ir virtula mcbuvide studentiem, kas tiem sniedz platformusavu prasmju attstšanai.Business PromotionŠ projekta galvenais mris ir izveidot novatoriskupakalpojumu uzmjiem un uzmumiem,kas tiem paldztu plnot un attsttbiznesa idejas. Projekt ir paredzts izveidottmeka vietni, kur uzmji un uzmumi varsprbaudt un novrtt savu konkurtspjuun pieprasjumu pc produkta vai pakalpojumanoteiktaj jom. Turklt tiks izveidota uzmumudatu bze, kur tie vars izvietot ar stažšanosun apmcbm saisttus sludinjumus, kaskalpos k tilts starp uzmumiem un tiem, kamnepieciešams gt pieredzi vai turpmku apmcbu.Cits projekta mris ir saistts ar jauniešiem. Vidusskolupdjo klašu skolni gan no Latvijas,gan Lietuvas tika aicinti piedalties apmcbs.Augstskolu pasniedzji un prstvji no biznesasfras ststja, k izstrdt biznesa plnu,strdt grups, iepazstinja ar mrketingapamatprincipiem un komunikciju biznes. Šsnodarbbas paldzja skolniem attstt to lderbasspjas, skt plnot karjeru vai skt pašiemsavu biznesu.REDBURDENŠ projekta mris ir mazint birokrtiju, arkuru saskaras uzmumi, taj paš laik veicinotuzmjdarbbu. Universittes un pašval-
dbas sadarbojas 8 pilsts un rajonos, lai mazintuadministratvo slogu, uzskot un veicotuzmjdarbbu.Cieš sadarbb ar pašvaldbm projekta partneriierosins divus pilotprojektus un analizs,k vartu uzlabot administratvo sistmu. Cerams,ka rezulttus bs iespjams izmantot,lai rastu piemrojamus risinjumus birokrtijasmazinšanai un darba efektivittes nodrošinšanai.Natural SciencesŠ projekta nolks ir novatorisks mcbu stundsatklt skolniem brnišo dabas zintupasauli. Skolotji no Latvijas un Lietuvas tiksrosinti izmantot moderns tehnoloijas unnovatoriskas mcbu metodes, lai palielintuskolnu iesaistšanos un pardtu, cik aizraujošasvar bt dabas zintu stundas.Kopum 39 renovtas un/vai pilngi no jaunaaprkotas klases telpas aicins skolnus nodevim skolm iepazt dabas noslpumus.Projekts tiks stenots Ventspil 1. un 2. pamatskol,5. vidusskol, vakarskol un Jaunradesnam, Grobias vidusskol, Durbes vidusskolun Klaipd H. Zudermana vidusskol, VtautaLiel imnzij un Vetrunges imnzij.„F.A.R.” RESEARCHKopga problma teritorijs abpus Latvijas unLietuvas robežai ir gan informcijas trkumspar reiona ekonomisko pievilcbu rzemniekiem,kas grib reion ieviest franšzes, gan arzinšanu trkums sabiedrb par franšzes iegdesiespjm.Projekta mris ir atrisint šs problmas, veicotF.A.R. ptjumu (Ptjums par reiona pievilcgumufranšzei). Ptjuma ziojums, kassniegs informciju rvalstu franšzu devjiemun paaugstins reiona iedzvotju informtbupar franšzm, tiks publicts angu, latviešu, lietuviešu,spu, franu, vcu un krievu valods.Š informcija bs pieejama ar tmeka vietn,kas šobrd tiek izstrdta.Franšzu eksperti no Latvijas un Lietuvas ar izstrdsbezmaksas rokasgrmatu, kas sniegsinformciju par franšzes izvlšanos un iegdi.Franšzes devjiem un potencilajiem franšzesmjiem tiks organiztas apmcbas un tikšans,lai stiprintu saiknes un veicintu sadarbbu.Apmcbs un tikšans piedalsies vismazdesmit tdu franšzu devju prstvji, kam irlielkajs izredzes attstties šajos reionos.COPQUALITYJelgavas Amatniecbas vidusskol un KlaipdasŠuvju un biznesa pakalpojumu skol irieviests jauns mcbu modelis „K skt savuuzmjdarbbu”, kura mris ir palielint audzkukonkurtspju un rosint tos skt savubiznesu.Turklt ir uzlabota abu izgltbas iestžu infrastruktra,renovjot telpas un iegdjotiesnepieciešamo aprkojumu topošo frizieru mcbutelpai Klaipd un mcbu telpm Jelgav.Projekta laik topošie frizieri no abm skolmpiedalsies starptautiskos seminros un dalsiespieredz.5LŠ projekta stenošana paldzs apmierintpieprasjumu pc profesionliem darbiniekiemelektronikas un inženierijas nozar Kurzem unLietuvas ziemerietumos.Ventspil, Liepj un Klaipd tiks izveidoti trsinženierijas prasmju centri, lai apmierintu pieaugošopieprasjumu pc inženieriem. Katrscentrs specializsies noteikt jom, papildinotcitam citu un nodrošinot plašku klstu nodarbbu,taj paš laik nedubljot programmas.Studentiem un uzmjiem bs iespja izvltiesar tiešsaistes kursus, lai turpintu izgltošanos.Turklt tiks izstrdtas rekomendcijas mžizgltbaspolitikas pilnveidošanai likumdošan,balstoties uz projekt iesaistto ekspertu (pasniedzju,inženieru un darba devju) veiktuizpti.VILLAGE HERITAGEProjekta mris ir paldzt izveidot tematiskociematu koncepciju reion, kas tiek dvts parBaltijas Ezeru zemi. Kopum 10 ciemati no Latvijasun 10 – no Lietuvas izvlsies tmu unzmolu un popularizs to, lai piesaisttu tristus.Piemram, Rožupes pagasts Latvij plno specializtiespiena produktos, bet Duseti Lietuvpopularizs aktivittes, kas saisttas ar zirgiem.Starp citiem produktiem, ar kuriem strds ciemati,bs medus, pirtis, aitas un vilna, makšeršanaun vietjais diens.Pagastu iedzvotji, kas plno skt savu biznesutematisko ciematu ietvaros saems apmcbu,k popularizt savus produktus. Tiks izstrdtaar mrketinga stratija, un rezultt viesiemprezents 20 tematiskos ciematus vien paket,un attiecgi katrs vars izvlties, ko apmeklt,atkarb no paša interesm.Step into CraftAmatniecba ir rela alternatva tiem, kas vlasizveidot savu biznesu. T var ar veicint vietjsekonomikas izaugsmi, piedvjot vietjosizstrdjumus, kam ir unikls zmols.Galvenais projekta mris ir attstt sadarbbustarp mkslas skolu audzkiem Kuldgasnovad un Šauu rajon, izveidojot jaunasmcbu programmas, kas atbilst tirgus pieprasjumamun jaunajm biznesa iespjm. Studijuprogramms, kas koncentrjas uz melnokeramiku un foto dizainu, izmantos jaunusmcbu materilus. Turklt skolniem tiks organiztiseminri un mkslas izstdes, aujottiem rast kontaktus un dodot iespju pardtsavus darbus.Lai nodrošintu labkus mcšans apstkus,abs mkslas skols veiks daju telpu renovciju.97
Project Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>nJOINT RT UNITReionam, kur steno projektu, ir zema augsneskvalitte un plašas aizsargjams dabasteritorijas. Tas nozm mazkas iespjas nodarbotiesar tradicionlo lauksaimniecbu un nepieciešambudiversict vietjo ekonomiku.Projekts atbalsts mazos un vidjos uzmumusnetradicionls lauksaimniecbas un ar lauksaimniecbusaisttu pakalpojumu joms. Prrobežupieeja paldzs organizt kopgu izpti,kuru veiks projekta partneru – Daugavpils Universittesun Šauu Universittes – Tehnoloijunodaa un Tehnoloiju prneses centrs. Projektamris ir uzlabot biznesa infrastruktru, palielintbiznesa atbalsta pakalpojumu daždbu unradt kvalictku darba spku.REGION INVESTŠo projektu ir attstjuši trs partneri Latgalesreion, Latvij, un Ignalin, Lietuv. Projektapartneri apvieno spkus, lai atbalsttu prrobežuekonomiku un biznesa paplašinšanos, piesaistotinvestcijas un veicinot vietjo ražojumueksportu.Latgales un Ignalinas reionam tiek izstrdtakopga ptniecbas un attstbas stratija, kurtiks nordtas prioritrs ptniecbas jomas.Tiks ar veikta izpte, lai noskaidrotu, kdas irsadarbbas iespjas biznesa un zintnes joms,un šs izptes rezultti tiks izmantoti, lai sagatavoturokasgrmatu jaunajiem uzmumiemšajs nozars. Ptjuma rezulttus izmantos arDaugavpils Universitte, lai sagatavotu bakalaurastudiju programmu „Austrumeiropas kultrasun biznesa sakari” un uzmjdarbbas vadbasmaistrantras programmu tiem studentiem,kurus interes uzmjdarbba.Šajos reionos pts 40 investciju iespjas, rezulttusiestrdjot tehniski ekonomiskaj pamatojumun iekaujot datu bz. etras no šmvietm tiks izvltas starptautiskai mrketingakampaai. Ir sagaidms, ka š kampaa spsuzsvrt atbalsta pakalpojumu pieejambu biznesam,izgltbas iespjas un iespjamo sadarbbustarp uzmumiem un universittm.Projekta partneru iestžu prstvji piedalsiesbiznesa gadatirgos, lai gtu pieredzi un populariztunovatoriskus produktus. Turklt rkotsnodarbbas, seminri un pieredzes apmaiasbraucieni veicins eksporta attstbu šajos re-ionos.LATLIT TRAFFIC98Satiksmes pastiprinšans izraisa straujkuielu un ceu nolietošanos apdzvots viets, kurasšrso valsts cei un kas nodrošina piekuvitranzta ceiem Latvijas un Lietuvas nomaajosreionos.Š projekta mris ir atrisint šo problmu 23Latvijas un Lietuvas pilsts un lauku apvidos,sadarbojoties ceu satiksmes drošbas jom unuzlabojot iekšjo un rjo piekuvi reionam,kas tiek dvts par Baltijas Ezeru zemi.Projekt uzlabos iekšjo un rjo ielu un ceuinfrastruktru, sagatavojot tehnisko dokumentciju39 ceu posmiem kopum 4 800 m garumun ielm ar kopjo garumu 36 802 m, k arrekonstrujot 29 ceu posmus kopum 2 702 mgarum un 11 390 m ielu Latvijas un Lietuvaspierobež.Lai paaugstintu sabiedrbas informtbu parceu satiksmes drošbas jautjumiem projektapartneri organiz piecas starptautiskas sabiedrbasiesaistšans kampaas 14 partneruteritorijs Latvij un Lietuv, kas atrodas tuvuEiropas Savienbas rjai robežai.Active Tour LV-LTProjekt ir iesaistjušs etras pierobežas pašvaldbas(Klaipdas rajona pašvaldba un PalangaLietuv un Ncas un Rucavas pašvaldbasLatvij). Lai gan velocelii un saistt infrastruktraLietuv jau ir pietiekami attstta, veloceliaizbve no Palangas virzien uz Latvijasrobežu nav veikta. Ir izteikta interese par kopguveloceliu, kas šrsotu visu etru projektapartneru teritorijas, tomr ldz šim Latvij navsagatavoti nekdi tehniskie dokumenti, tpcprojekta partneri izlma iesaistties un apvienotspkus velocelia izveid.Pirmais posms šs idejas stenošanas proces irtehniski ekonomisk pamatojuma izstrde, lainoskaidrotu, k attstt velotrismu reion, izprojekttmaršrutu iespjamam kopgajam veloceliamun gar celiu izveidot atptas vietas.Turklt projekta partneri izveidos e-gidu, kassniegs informciju par maršrutu, un to popularizsplaškai sabiedrbai. Projekta rezultt irorganiztas vairkas apmcbas un iepazšansbraucieni, lai uzlabotu prasmes, kas saisttas arvelotrisma attstbu un mrketingu.LatLitCBCIepriekšj programmšanas period (INTER-REREG III B projekts) Jelgavas pilstas un Šauupilstas pašvaldbas, k ar Lietuvas un Latvijasugunsdzsbas un glbšanas dienesti izveidojaprrobežu sadarbbu un informcijas apmaiastklu, lai reatu uz dabas katastrofm (piemram,pldiem, ugunsgrkiem un sausumu) uncilvka izraistm katastrofm (ieskaitot indgumisku vielu nopldes, ceu satiksmes negadjumus,noziegumus un terora aktus).Tagad šs iestdes turpina sadarbbu un uzlabosavu cilvkresursu iespjas, organizjot seminrusun praktisks apmcbas ugunsdzsjiemun glbšanas dienestu auto vadtjiem, k aratjaunojot 30 gadus veco ugunsgrku dzšanasun glbšanas aprkojumu, kas paaugstinsugunsdzsbas un glbšanas pakalpojumu kvalittiun efektivitti reion.Fire FightingAprkojuma un sadarbbas trkums ir bijis viensno galvenajiem šršiem, kas nav vis trkreat gadjumos, kad pierobežas iedzvotjisauc pc paldzbas Ugunsdzsbas un glbšanasdienestu.Abi projekta partneri, kas saskaras ar ldzgmproblmm, (Paevežas apria Ugunsdzsbas
un glbšanas dienests un Bauskas rajona Ugunsdzsbasun glbšanas dienests) sagatavoja kopguprojektu, kura mris ir izveidot vienotuugunsdzsbas un glbšanas pakalpojumu reašanassistmu Paevežas un Bauskas rajonos.Tas autu dienestiem kopgi izmantotugunsdzsbas un glbšanas spku resursus.Organizcijas izstrd kopgu plnu reašanaiugunsgrku gadjumos un situcijs, kadnepieciešami glbšanas darbi. Tiek organiztiseminri, kuros dalbnieki apspriež stratijasun dals pieredz. Turklt projekta ietvaros irparedzts iegdties jaunu aprkojumu ugunsdzsbasun glbšanas spkiem.Water qualityLietuvas Šauu rajona un Latvijas Jelgavas rajonapašvaldbas sadarbojas kopš 1999. gada,sagatavojot un stenojot kopgus projektus. Šmpašvaldbm ir kopga robeža, kas ietver Lielupesupes baseinu. Abi projekta partneri šobrdsaskaras ar piesroto upju problmu Lielupesupes basein slikts notekdeu attršanasd, k rezultt notekdei nokst virsjos ungrunts deos.Nepietiekam notekdeu attršana ir šrslislielkai bioloiskajai daudzveidbai un denstrismaattstbai abos rajonos. Turklt t negatviietekm Saugiu un Vircavas iedzvotjus.Projekta ietvaros rekonstru dens piegdes unnotekdeu attršanas sistmas, lai iedzvotjiemnodrošintu trku deni un lai šo sistmudarbba btu ekonomiskka.Šis projekts ir turpinjums iepriekšjam projektam„dens piegdes pakalpojumu uzlabošanaŠauu, Joniša un Jelgavas rajona ciematos”,kuru daji nansja Baltijas jras reiona IN-TERREG III B kaimiattiecbu programmas IN-TERREG IIIA Dienvidu prioritte. Iepriekšjaprojekta laik izstrdtais tehniski ekonomiskaispamatojums un citi materili tiek realiztišaj projekt.Projekta rezultt iedzvotjiem tiks sniegtipakalpojumi, kas atbilst Eiropas Savienbas,Latvijas un Lietuvas normatvajiem aktiem.Pašvaldbu ierdi, kas atbild par dens apgdiŠauos un Jelgav, gs iespju uzlabot savaszinšanas, lai vartu efektvk veikt savus pienkumusun darbu, strdjot vietjo iedzvotjuun vides lab.1 FIRETEAMProjekta mris ir garantt Latvijas un Lietuvaspierobežas iedzvotjiem drošu vidi. Projektiesaistts teritorijas ir mazapdzvotas, un tsraksturo mazattstta transporta infrastruktra(ir ar teritorijas, kur ir oti nedaudz ceu vai tonav vispr), k ar plašas mežiem kltas teritorijas,daudzi kdras purvi un plaši lauki, kasnetiek izmantoti. Šie pdjie aspekti ir saisttiar paaugstintu ugunsbstambas risku, jo lauki,meži un kdras purvi bieži aizdegas. Ugunsgrkudzšanas efektivitte ir maza, jo ir ierobežotapiekuve šm riska zonm, turklt problmupastiprina ugunsdzsju sliktais aprkojums.Projekta ietvaros Skodas un Vaiodes pašvaldbstiek veidota integrta trs reašanassistma dabas katastrofu gadjumiem, un visaktvkieir lau un Vaiodes ugunsdzsjustacijas. Šobrd tiek atjaunots ugunsdzsbasun glbšanas dienesta aprkojums, un iegdtasautomašnas šo staciju vajadzbm. Skodasun Vaiodes pašvaldbas sldz savstarpjs paldzbaslgumus, lai efektvi reatu dabas katastrofusitucijs.Ilgtermi šis projekts nodrošins augstas kvalittessabiedriskos pakalpojumus reiona iedzvotjiem,aus trk reat draudu gadjum unpaldzs aizsargt iedzvotju pašumu un vidi.CBRM IIProjekt spkus ir apvienojuši pieci partneri(Jelgavas novada un pilstas pašvaldbas, Šauupilstas pašvaldba, k ar Latvijas un LietuvasUgunsdzsbas un glbšanas dienesti) un daudzascitas ieinterests puses valsts un vietjlmen, kas iesaisttas risku prvaldb. Zemgalesun Šauu reionos INTERREG III A programmasietvaros 2006. – 2008. gada periodjau tika stenots pirmais š projekta posms. IIposms ir balstts uz diviem galvenajiem mr-iem, kas tika sasniegti I posm – risku vadbassistmas stratijas un risku vadbas informcijassistmas izstrde. II posms rosina trs galvenostratij iekauto prioritšu stenošanu:juridisko un institucionlo attstbu, datu apmaiassistmas izveidi risku vadb un riskuvadbas infrastruktras izveidi.Galvenie projekta sasniegumi ir ir attstti un/vai atjaunoti civils aizsardzbas plni rajonuun vietjm pašvaldbm (tostarp risku novrtjumsprojekta partneru eogrskaj teritorij),uzlabotas risku vadbas informcijas sistmas(ar datu bzes, eogrsks informcijassistmas, eksperimentls GPS navigcijassistmas un intelients transporta prvaldbassistmas izveide) un uzlabota risku vadbas infrastruktra(uzlabotas IT tehnoloijas, atjaunotsneatliekams medicnisks paldzbas automašnuparks un transporta ldzeki rkrtassitucijm uz dens).Izmantojot datus, ko sniedz risku vadbas sistma,ir iespjams: aprint iedzvotjiem,sabiedriskajiem un komercilajiem objektiem,ceiem un komunikcijm radt riska apjomu,noteikt nepieciešams procedras, kas jizmantokrzes situcijs, kontrolt šajs situcijsiesaistto atbildgo dienestu darba efektivittiun aprint nepieciešamo nansilo ldzekuapmru.Projekts veicina efektvas prrobežu sadarbbasizveidi rkrtas situcijs, tdjdi uzlabojot iedzvotju,pašumu un zisko resursu drošbu.First AidSavlaicgi sniegta pirm paldzba vai preczaslimbas diagnoze ir izširoša, esot uz dzvbasun nves robežas. Slimncas, kas atrodas robežastuvum, ir atbildgas par pirms paldzbassniegšanu visiem, kam t ir nepieciešama.Projekta ietvaros iegdjas medicnisko aprkojumuuzemšanas nodam un neatliekamspaldzbas nodam, lai paldztu uzlabot infrastruktruSkodas un Mažeiu slimncs Lietuv99
Project Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>nun Priekules un Saldus slimncs Latvij. Turkltšm slimncm ir iegdtas neatliekams medicniskspaldzbas automašnas, tpc paldzbuir iespjams sniegt jebkuram pierobežas apkaim.Lai veicintu sabiedrbas veselbas aprpes pakalpojumuspierobež, rsti un specilisti noPriekules un Saldus apmeklja 40 stundu lietuviešuvalodas kursus, bet rsti un specilistino Skodas un Mažeiiem apmeklja tda pašailguma latviešu valodas kursus. Šie valodu kursipaldz rstiem un pacientiem sazinties, k arauj dalties medicniskaj personl un zinšans,ldz ar to dodot ieguldjumu iedzvotjulabkljb abpus robežai.Kopgas stratijas un modea izveidošana e-sadarbbai ir pirmais solis, lai slimncas gar Latvijasun Lietuvas robežu vartu efektvi kopgiizmantot savus resursus. Tas paldztu atrisintproblmas, ar kurm var sastapties mazs pierobežasslimncas, piemram, specilistu vaiaprkojuma trkums noteiktos gadjumos, prpildtasslimncas un jau aizemti rsti. Kopgasdatu bzes izveide paldzs preczi noteikt pieejamogultas vietu skaitu, rstus un specilistusabpus robežai.STELLAŠis projekts ir balstts uz rezulttiem, kas tikagti, stenojot INTERREG IIIA projektu no 2006.ldz 2008. gadam, kura ietvaros sagatavoja kopgudens trisma attstbas stratiju un tehniskodokumentciju Lubna ezera dens trismaattstbas centram.Kupišu un Rzeknes pašvaldbas rkojas saskaar izstrdto stratiju un sadarbojas,lai attsttu trisma un atptas infrastruktruKupišu lagn un Lubna ezer un vietjiemiedzvotjiem btu iespja uzemt viesus.Uzkopšanas kampaas, praktisks nodarbbas,konsultcijas, seminri un pieredzes apmaiasbraucieni, kuros piedals vietjo iedzvotjuprstvji, lmumu piemji, NVO un uzmji,rada labvlgus apstkus efektvkai videsresursu prvaldbai un ar trismu saisttu pakalpojumuattstbai.Atptai nepieciešam infrastruktra pie Kupiš-u lagnas un Lubna ezera ir ievrojami uzlabota– ir izveidoti jauni piekuves cei, smilšupludmales, spu laukumi un citas rtbas, kasir palielinjušas abu atptas vietu pievilcgumu.Ir ar iecere piedalties Zil karoga programm,kas ir ekoloiskumu apliecinoša atzinba parilgtspjgi attsttm, drošm un kvalitatvmpludmalm.D-R ManagementDaugavpils Latvij un Rokiši Lietuv ir divaspierobežas pilstas ar uniklu kultras vidi. Tokultras centriem ir liela nozme vietjs sabiedrbasdzv. Ts ir vietas, kur vietjie iedzvotjiun viesi satiekas, klauss mziku, skatsizrdes vai aktvi piedals daždos pulcios.Pirms projekta abi kultras centri bija bdgstvokl: tie bija slikti apgaismoti, tiem nebija100pietiekamas skaas izolcijas, mbeles bija bojtas,bet skau un gaismu sistmas - novecojušas.kas, kuras bija vismaz 30 gadu vecas,nekad nebija piedzvojušas krtgu remontu.Bija ar jtams, ka ir nepieciešamas papilduszinšanas kultras centru prvaldb. Šs problmasrosinja abus projekta partnerus mekltrisinjumus.Projekts spja stiprint sadarbbu kultras jomstarp Daugavpili un Rokišiem. Abs pilststika uzlabota kultras centru infrastruktra.Rekonstrutajs zls ir notikuši starptautiskitetra un cirka festivli, k ar daudzi citi paskumi.Kultras dzves vadtji piedaljs apmcbsun ir paaugstinjuši kvalikciju, kasir pirmais solis jaunas un modernas prvaldbassistmas ieviešan.Visas projekta aktivittes veicinja kultrascentru pievilcbu un pieejambu daždm soci-lajm grupm, ar cilvkiem ar pašm vajadzbmun imenm ar maziem brniem, šdistiprinot prrobežu sadarbbu un veidojot šmteritorijm pozitvu tlu.Clay TourŠ projekta mris ir popularizt kultras unradošo trismu, attstot trisma produktus, kasbalstti uz podniecbas tradcijm Daugavpils unUtenas rajonos.Utenas vietjais Lores muzejs, kas ir nozmgkvstures un mkslas iestde Lietuvas dienvidaustrumos,un Daugavpils pilstas domesKultras lietu prvalde, kas Daugavpil ir vienano galvenajm institcijm kultras jom, apvienojaspkus, lai izveidotu keramikas mkslascentrus, kur vartu saglabt un popularizt re-ionlo mantojumu un kultru.Renovtie centri ir kuvuši par aizraujošm vietjoiedzvotju un tristu iecientm apmekljumavietm. Skolni labprt uzzina vairk parkeramiku un piedals jaunizstrdts mcbuprogramms. Regulri paskumi ir ieinteresjušioti daudz apmekltju. Projekts ir piesaistjisar vecka gadagjuma cilvkus, kurusinteres amatniecba. Šdi projekts tiem paldzvairot pašcieu un apliecina viu darba nozmgumušodienas sabiedrbai un turpmkajmpaaudzm. Projektam ir ar izveidota pašatmeka vietne www.keramikosratas.visiems.lt, kur var atrast visu ar projektu saistto informciju.Museum AccessZemgales muzeji Latvij un muzeji Lietuvasziemeu reionos lepojas ar senu kultras mantojumu,tomr ldzeku to saglabšanai un popularizšanaipietrkst vai tos nepieciešamsmodernizt.Projekt ir iesaistti 10 partneri, kas kopgi strd,lai radtu pievilcgkus un pieejamkus muzejus,uzlabojot apstkus un darbbu deviosvietjos muzejos. Projekts ar veicina muzejutklu izveidi šaj reion.Projekta rezultt ir renovtas muzeju kas,kuru izstdes papildina ar moderno tehnolo-
iju lietojums. Turklt ir ieviestas jaunas izgltojošsprogrammas, lai sniegtu labku ieskatumuzeju piedvjum. Muzeju darbiniekipiedaljs apmcbs, kurs apguva, k padartmuzeja apmekljumu apmekltjiem interesantku.Mid-Baltic CraftsInfrastruktras trkums un nepietiekami cilvkresursiir galvens problmas, kpc Zemgale,Aukšaitija un Žemaitija ir mazk konkurtspjgasun mazk pievilcgas viesiem, nek vartudomt, lai gan šiem reioniem ir bagtgas kultrastradcijas un tiem ir daudz, ko piedvt.11 projekta partneri apkopoja plius, lai izveidotukopgu stratiju reiona popularizšanai,uzsverot, ka šaj reion viesiem ir iespja redzt,k top tradicionlie mkslas un amatniekudarbi.Pašreizjie plni paredz izveidot amatniecbasun mkslas centrus desmit dažds viets. Piecijauni trisma maršruti gar Lietuvas un Latvijasrobežu aicins interesentus iepazt koktlniecbu,baudt reiona kulinrijas mkslasmantojumu, nogaršojot tradicionlos dienus,uzzint amatnieku noslpumus, skatoties, ktie strd ar du, akmeni un mlu, vai piedzvotneaizmirstamu ceojumu vstures un mkslaspasaul.Ldz ar amatniekiem savas prasmes praktiskajsnodarbbs vars attstt ar tie, kas strdkultras sfr. Vietjiem iedzvotjiem un viesiembs iespja baudt starptautiskos amatniecbasfestivlus un ceojošs foto izstdes, kasir plnotas šaj reion. Tiks izveidota digitlizstde koktlniecbas popularizšanai, kas bspieejama internet, lai to vartu apskatt pciespjas vairk cilvku.New Quality ImageŠ projekta mris ir palielint pierobežas pilstuZarasu un Krslavas pievilcgumu, izveidojotreionli atpazstamu zmolu „Jaunas kvalittestls”.Projekta mris ir nodrošint pievilcgku vididzvošanai, ieguldot ldzekus katras pilstascentrlajs das, tostarp bvjot modernupilstas laukumu Zarasos un daji renovjotKrslavas pils kompleksu. Projekta ietvaros irparedzta ar ceojoša foto izstde, kur bsredzami brnu darbi, un reionla konferencepar pilstas tla radšanu. Tiks ar publicts fotoalbums ar fotogrjm no pierobežas pilstm,k ar tiks atjaunintas abu projekta partnerutmeka vietnes.Šaj projekt organizs apmcbas par pilstastla veidošanu pašvaldbu ekspertiem no daždmjomm, k ar NVO un uzmjiem. Laidotu lielkas iespjas vietjm sabiedriskajmiestdm, tiks izveidots pilstas tla attstbasplns, k ar abs pierobežas pilsts radtasreklmas kampaas. Pilsts bs ar saskaotiemst<strong>and</strong>artiem atbilstoši informatvie stendiun nordes, kas gan vietjiem iedzvotjiem,gan viesiem sniegs informciju par apkaimi untrisma iespjm.Water JoyLatgales reions un Utenas apriis trismuredz k vienu no galvenajm nozarm, kaspaldzs tm pankt ekonomisko izaugsmi. Šisprojekts turpina iepriekšjos projektus, kuruskopgi stenoja Latgales reions un Utenas apriisun kuru mris bija izveidot kopgus trismaobjektus. Iepriekšj sadarbba nodrošinjalielkas administratvs iespjas un kopgu stratijuturpmkai attstbai.Projekta mris ir padziint zinšanas par trismaattstšanu un pievrsties noteiktm investcijmdens trisma infrastruktr, tajpaš laik attstot citus trisma produktus. Projektspaldzs nodrošint plašku klstu trismabrošru, karšu un pakalpojumu, palielint ekonomiskoieguvumu no trisma un uzlabot denstrism iesaistto trisma objektu koordincijugar robežu. Projekts veic investcijas 20 densobjektos, kas atrodas kop septis pašvaldbs;10 objekti ir divs Utenas apria teritorijsun vl 10 – piecs pašvaldbs Latgalesreion. Kopum 31 objekts ir vai nu renovtsvai taj ieguldtas investcijas.Šs renovts un renovjams vietas saistatkls, kas apvieno vairk nek 150 trisma pakalpojumusniedzjus Latvij un 102 trismapakalpojumu sniedzjus Lietuv. Projekta partnerikoordin 16 jaunu ar deni saisttu trismaproduktu izveidi un popularizšanu, veicotapmcbas un seminrus, lai atvieglotu pieredzesapmaiu, praktisks nodarbbas produktaattstšanai un karšu publicšanu. Vietjos plašsaziasldzekos tiek veikta plaša mrketingakampaa. Turklt kopga dalba Balttour un Vivatourtrisma izstds ir paldzjusi nostiprintkontaktus un nodrošinjusi pamatu darbbaspaplašinšanai. Tmeka vietnes www.latgale.lv, www.utena.aps.lt, www.balticlakes.com unwww.ezerukrastas.lt tiek regulri atjaunintas,sniedzot informciju par trismu un publicjotar projektu saisttus materilus.Art BridgeŠ projekta mris ir uzlabot prrobežu sadarbbustarp Latvijas un Lietuvas leu tetriem(iesaistoties Liepjai, Klaipdai un Paevežai)un ieviest leu tetru un ielu tetru festivlus,dodot ieguldjumu pierobežas reiona kultrasdzv, taj paš laik palielinot šs teritorijask trisma galamra pievilcgumu. Ideja paršo projektu rads ilgas un ražgas Latvijas unLietuvas leu tetru sadarbbas rezultt, tomrldz šim š sadarbba balstjs tikai uz atseviš-iem projektiem, bet nebija lielka ilgtermiasadarbbas projekta.Projekts partneriem dod iespju dalties zinšansun pieredz par uzvedumu veidošanu, radtdaždu veidu lelles un izmantot savu kopgokultras mantojumu jaunu uzvedumu veidošan.Galvenie projekta pankumi ir piecu starptautiskuleu tetru festivlu organizšana, k armeistarklašu, praktisko nodarbbu, seminru,brnu mksliniecisks nometnes, izstdes unastou izržu sarkošana Liepj, Klaipd unPaevež, kuru laik tika rdtas lugas partneru101
Project Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>ntetros, k ar kopgas lugas pierobežas pašvaldbs.Šim nolkam tika pirkts nepieciešamaisbiroja un tetra aprkojums un mobil skatuve.ACTIVEProjekta galvenais mris ir attstt sadarbbustarp sporta kopienm Plu, Lietuv, unBausk, Latvij, veicinot kopgas aktivittescilvkiem un organizcijm no šm pilstm,nodrošinot sporta aktivittes visu vecumu cilvkiemun paldzot noteiktm pašvaldbu iestdmrast iespju sniegt labkus pakalpojumusšaj jom. Projekta stenošanai ir bijusi pozitvaietekme uz vietjo iedzvotju veselbu un tasir radjis patkamkus dzves apstkus visiemiedzvotjiem.Lai sasniegtu šo mri, kopgos trenios un sacensbsir izstrdti kopgi st<strong>and</strong>arti daždusporta paskumu organizšanai. Turklt, lai nodrošintuinformtbu par sportu un sporta paskumiempierobež, ir izveidota jauna tmekavietne.Projekta ietvaros ir organiztas praktisks nodarbbaspar daždm tmm, turklt Plu unBausk ir notikuši trs kopgi sporta paskumi,kas ietvra gan trenius, gan sacensbas. Ir arplni uzlabot infrastruktru sporta aktivittm,tostarp bvt jaunu sporta kompleksu Pluun uzlabot esošo sporta kompleksu Bausk.TSOCŠ projekta nolks ir radt labvlgkus apstkus,lai cilvki aktvk sportotu, un rosintaktvu sadarbbu sporta jom starp Skodas unLiepjas pašvaldbm.Š projekta gait tiek organiztas daždas sportasacensbas, kurs piedals prstvji no abupartneru teritorijm. Šo sacensbu mris ir veicintveselgu dzvesveidu daždu vecumu cilvkiem,kas dzvo daždos socili ekonomiskajosapstkos. Tiek plnota sporta infrastruktrasuzlabošana Liepjas un Skodas pašvaldbs unsporta aprkojuma iegde, lai nodrošintu labumuilgtermi.Projekta ieguvumi ir renovti sporta kompleksiabs pašvaldbs, abpusji kontakti un sadarbba,kuru šs pašvaldbas izmanto, lai cilvki ardaždm interesm sporta jom, k ar neatkargino dzimuma un vecuma darbotos kop.ASPARAGUS102Š projekta mris ir rosint cilvkus abpus Lietuvasun Latvijas robežai sadarboties un sktnodarboties ar novatoriskiem lauksaimniecbasveidiem, k ar dalties labaj praks, kas saisttaar spareu audzšanu.Projekta gait tiks veikta tirgus izpte ar mrinoskaidrot spareu pielietojumu un veidus, ktos vartu tirgot Latvijas un Lietuvas pierobežasteritorij.Lai veicintu jaunu darba vietu rašanos šaj teritorij,projekt organizs informatvs kampa-as par labu praksi un organizs seminrus parspareu audzšanu, notiks pavrmkslas paraugdemonstrjumi,rdot, k tos var pagatavot,un ststot par to terapeitisko iedarbbu unekonomisko audzšanu. Papildus tiks uzemtasdivas izgltojošas lmas par spareu audzšanasattstbu.SeasonsBalvu pašvaldba Latvij un elmes rajons Lietuvrosina vietjos iedzvotjus piedalties festivlosun zaajos tirdzios, kas tiek rkoti tradicionlajosvalsts svtkos visu gadu.Projekts ir veicinjis sadarbbu starp deju kopm,koriem un tautas mzikas izpildtjiem,nevalstiskajm organizcijm un tiem, kasnodarbojas ar tradicionlo amatniecbu, dodottiem iespju apmainties ar pieredzi, gt ieskatucitu veikum un ar nodibint jaunus kontaktus.Projekts ir paldzjis vietjm pašvaldbmpopularizt to tradcijas un vrtbas un pardtsavu uniklo identitti plaškai publikai.Education networkDabas k mcbu vides izmantošana ir jaunakoncepcija, kas tiek iekauta skolu programms.Projekta laik tiks izstrdts vides izgltbastkls, kas koncentrsies uz diviem dabasrezervtiem – Kamanu dabas rezervtu un Trvetesdabas parku. Galvenais mris ir izstrdtjaunas specializtas mcbu metodes ar nolkuattstt skolas vecuma brnos izpratni un interesipar vidi.Abas aizsargts teritorijas tiecas kt par re-ionlajiem izgltbas centriem un organizsapmcbas skolotjiem, attsts mcšanas prasmes,veidos novatorisku mcbu materilu skolniemun rads interaktvas izstdes apmekltjiem.Visi mcbu materili bs izstrdti ganlatviešu, gan lietuviešu valod.Arts, Ethnic IdentityŠis projekts paredz divu mzikas skolu sadarbbu,no kurm viena atrodas Lietuvas pilstJaunakmen, bet otra – Latvijas pilst Auc,un ts šir tikai 15 kilometri. Projekta ietvarosnotiks audzku apmaias braucieni starpabm skolm, kas veicins dalšanos daždsmcbu vids iegts zinšans.Uzmanba tiek pievrsta ar šajs pilsts dzvojošmpersonm ar pašm vajadzbm, kuritiks iesaistti kopgas operas „Mazais sienzis”organizšan, k ar vars baudt mkslas terapijasfestivlu. Tiek certs, ka šs aktivittesmazins cilvku ar pašm vajadzbm sociloatstumtbu un nevienldzbu projekta partneruvalsts.Š projekta galvens aktivittes ietver mkslasplenru „Zemgales simboli”, atkritumu vkšanaskampau Lokavas pilskaln, k ar Lgo svtkusvinšanu šaj pilskaln. Projekts paredz arseminrus mzikas skolu skolotjiem, kopgukoncertu ar simfonisk orestra, kas veidots noabu skolu audzkiem, uzstšanos, ar tautasmzikas koncertu, kas veltts Latvijas Neatkarbasdienai, un džeza festivlu, kuru noslgsmzikas paskums „Zemgales atbalss”.
Skolas tiks apgdtas ar mzikas instrumentiem,mbelm, tautastrpiem, metodoloiskoliteratru un nošu lapm. Tajs veiks ar nelielusremontdarbus.CELEBRATEViestes, Aknstes un Rokišu iedzvotji un viesitiks aicinti uz trim folkloras festivliem, korkos katr no pierobežas pilstm. Projektamris ir bagtint šo kopienu kultras dzvi unnodrošint iespju tiem, kas ir iesaistti kultrasjom, apmainties ar pieredzi. Tas ar rada lieliskuiespju vietjiem folkloras mksliniekiempiedalties starptautisk projekt un nodibintcieškus sakarus ar kaimiiem.Projekt ir paredzti ieguldjumi ar skatuvesskau un apgaismošanas aprkojum, k artautas mzikas instrumentu un trpu iegdvietjm tautas mzikas grupm.Innovative CultureSaldus, Mažeiu un Telšu rajoniem ir daudz ldzbuizmra un iedzvotju skaita zi, tomrts nav viengs ldzbas. Tiem ir ar ilga sadarbbasvsture, kas liel mr bijusi saistta arkultras jomu.Projekts ir paldzjis veicint jaunas idejas unrkot paskumus, piemram, jauniešu dejunakts festivlu, publict kopgu dzejas izlasiun organizt izstdes. Nodarbbas, seminri unjauns izgltbas un mcbu programmas mkslasjom, k ar jaunu materilu un aprkojumaiegde dod iespju studentiem attstt savas radošsspjas.Projekts ir paldzjis attstt ne tikai prrobežusadarbbu, bet ar mrketinga plnu tiem, kasstrd kultras jom. Plns aicina veidot turpmkusadarbbu starp trim projekta partneriemkultras jom, k ar izstrdt platformu kopgamkultras produktu un paskumu mrketingam.UBUSŠauu Universittes, Latvijas LauksaimniecbasUniversittes un Liepjas Universittes studentiir oti aktvi savu reionu kultras dzv, tomrtiem trkst zinšanu par kultru to tuvkajoskaimiu rajonos. Universittes, kuras vieno kopgaBaltijas kultra un vsture, ir skušas atjaunotsens baltu sadarbbas tradcijas.Viens no galvenajiem projekta mriem ir organiztdivas nometnes studentiem, lai mctuscenogrju, scenriju rakstšanu un trpu dizainu,k ar izptt reiona vsturisko un kultrasfonu. Balstoties uz šo izpti tiek gatavotsmcbu materils par baltu tautastrpiem, vsturi,kultru un etnogrju, k ar lietuviešu unlatviešu valodu saldzinošo lingvistiku. TurkltJelgav, Liepj un Šauos ir paredzts rkotmkslas izstdes, lai veicintu vienotbu starpbaltiem.Lai attsttu akadmisko un kultras tklu starpLatvijas un Lietuvas studentiem un ptniekiem,tiks organizta konference jauniešiem par baltutautu vienotbu. Pc konferences jaunizveidotajtmeka vietn www.ubus-latlit.eu tiks publictaptjumu un mkslas darbu izlase. Tmeka vietnepaldzs izplatt informciju par baltu kopgovsturisko un kultras mantojumu, veicins sadarbbustarp Latvijas un Lietuvas studentiemun t kalpos par ideju apmaiu platformu.ART SPAWNMkslinieki no Šauiem, Lietuv, un Kuldgas,Latvij, apkopoja savus spkus, lai attsttu kopgasprogrammas ar nolku nodrošint sabiedrbuar vl novatoriskkiem kultras paskumuveidiem, piemram, ielu mkslas performancmun izstdm sens ks. Kultras jomstrdjošajiem tika organizti pieredzes apmai-as braucieni, bet mksliniekiem abs pilstsnotika praktisks nodarbbas.paša uzmanba ir pievrsta jauniešiem, kurusaicinja piedalties praktiskajs nodarbbs,kur vii mcjs uzemt lmas, izmantotjaunos medijus tetra žanr un attstt savasmksliniecisks iemaas.Ziemgala TraditionsŠ projekta mris ir piesaistt pc iespjas vairkcilvku no Latvijas un Lietuvas pierobežas,lai rosintu starpkultru dialogu un veicintusadarbbu reion.Š projekta ietvaros tiks organizta konference,kur tiks apskattas tdas tmas k izgltbaun kultras identitte, tradciju saglabšana,sadarbba kultras jom un kopgu paskumuveicinšana. Tiks izveidota tmeka vietne, kurbs iekauta informcija par Zemgales vsturi,paražm un tradcijm, daždu paskumu norisesvietm un datumiem, k ar Latvijas unLietuvas mkslas un mzikas ansambu un organizcijukontaktinformcija.Projekta gait ir ar paredzts publict grmatupar pierobežas kulinrijas mantojumu, kas bspapildinta ar attliem un receptm.Preschool EducationŽeimea brnudrzs Lietuv un Rundles brnudrzsLatvij atrodas tikai 12 km attlum viensno otra, tpc tie ir ideli projekta partneri. Tiecenšas nostiprint prrobežu sadarbbu saistbar brnu veselbu un ar kaimiu paražu un tradcijumcšanu.Šim nolkam ir organizti daždi paskumi,tostarp veselbas dienas brniem un veckiem,festivls, koncerti un vasaras nometne brniem,k ar IT apmcbas un seminri pedagogiem.Projekt paši akcentta ir tdu mcbu materilusagatavošana gan latviešu, gan lietuviešuvalods, kas iepazstina brnus ar Zemgalestradcijm, k ar vingrinjumiem, kas paldzsaglabt pareizu stju.Tiek izstrdta ar tmeka vietne, kur bsiekauta informcija par projektu, Lietuvas unLatvijas paražm un tradcijm, bs nordtaspaskumu norises vietas un laiki. Tiks izveidotsar forums, kur Rundles un Žemea iedzvotji103
vars apspriest interesjošos jautjumus undalties idejs.Green investmentsKopum astoas apdzvotas vietas Latvij unLietuv ir skušas centienus padart savu vidizaku un dzvošanai pievilcgku. Atkritumusavkšanas kampau laik šo vietu iedzvotjiizveidoja solius, izvietoja atkritumu tvertnes,k ar iestdja kokus un pues vienpadsmitsabiedriskajs viets, tostarp Ludz pie pils,Odu kaln, pilstas centrlaj laukum unpie sabiedrisk ezera, Lznavas park, Aglonascentrlaj laukum un brvdabas estrd,Krslavas pils park, Smelnes park Uten,Ankšu park un Kupišu park. Draudzbasparks, kas projektts Krslavas pilstai, irsimbols prrobežu sadarbbai starp kaimivalstm.Projekts ar paredz organizt starptautisku forumu„Zaa sabiedrba un Zaas investcijas”, laiveidot izpratni vietj sabiedrb par labvlgasdzves vides priekšrocbm un ilgtspjgu vietjodabas resursu izmantošanu.TouchBall–TouchLifeSports ir oti labs veids k popularizt veselguun socili aktvu dzvesveidu skolu jaunatnesvid. Tpc tas ir izvlts, lai iestdes, kas iesaistjušsšaj projekt, risintu projekta teritorijukopgas jauniešu problmas – smšana,mazkustgums, alkohola lietošana.K idels sports ieviešanai Latvij un Lietuvtika izvlts pieskriena regbijs. Pateicoties šssples bezkontakta norisei, jaunieši var izvairtiesno traumm. Ar sporta paldzbu brni varapgt godgas sples principus, noteikumu ievrošanu,cieu pret prjiem un disciplnu.Projekt paredzts organizt daždas nodarbbas,trenius un sezonas noslguma sacensbas„Saules kauss”, kas bs projekta kulmincija unnodrošins augsta lmea motivciju skolotjiemun jauniešiem trenties, mcties un nodarbotiesar sportu.Lai nodrošintu pc iespjas lielku skolu unskolnu skaita dalbu un lai visi iesaisttie dalbniekivartu sekot ldzi jaunumiem, ir izveidotatmeka vietne, kur atrodama visa saistt unjaunk informcija par projektu, ar dalbniekureistrcijas iespja un sacensbu grafiki, rezulttiun bildes. Vairk iespjams uzzint projektaportl www.balticrugby.net.Turklt skolu kas Elej un Jonišos tiks aprkotasar moderniem mcbu ldzekiem, kurusvars izmantot sporta nodarbbs, k ar veiksšo skolu sporta kompleksu daju renovciju.Project Descriptions in <strong>Latvia</strong>n <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lithuania</strong>nProject Descriptions in <strong>Lithuania</strong>nLTLVMARINEUost ir laivininkysts bendrovi konkurencingumastiesiogiai priklauso nuo nuolatins kvalifikuotdarbuotoj pasilos. Taiau sektoriujedirbanij skaiius kiekvienais metais mažja,o tai turi takos visam jrininkysts sektoriuiKlaipdos ir Kuržems regionuose.Siekdamos išsprsti problem, dvi mokymostaigos – Liepojos jreivysts kolegija ir Lietuvosaukštoji jreivysts mokykla – sutelksavo jgas ir silo mokymosi vis gyvenimprogramas tiems, kurie nori tsti studijas arbagauti šioje pramons šakoje leidžiant dirbti beiLietuvos ir Latvijos teiss aktus atitinkant pažymjim.Taip pat projekte siekiama kelti dstytoj kvalifikacijir mokymo kompetencij, o studentamssiloma galimyb dalyvauti mobilumo programose.Atnaujintos mokymo patalpos ir laboratorijos,Globalins jr avarinio ryšio ir saugossistemos simuliatorius ir naujausia mokymo irmokomoji medžiaga – visa tai padeda pamokaspadaryti informatyvias ir suprantamas.ENTERBANK104Žini visuomenje fizinis bendrovs darbo plotasnra tiek svarbus, kiek virtuals tinklai irgrups. Virtualus inkubatorius ir verslo informacijoscentras yra idealus bdas pradedantiesiemsverslininkams apsikeisti verslo idjomisir patirtimi, tapti konkurencingiems ir pelningiems.Projekto tikslas – sukurti jungtin virtual versloparamos tinkl, kuriuo gals naudotis inovatyvversl pradedanios mons. Virtualusverslo inkubatorius bus tarsi galimybi bankassu 93 val<strong>and</strong> mokymo kurs, o ekspertai buspasiruoš suteikti informacij ir konsultacijas.Taip pat planuojama paruošti skaitmenin žemlap,kuriame bus pažymtos inovatyviosverslo mons, ir surengti dvi tarpregionineskarjeros muges.FruitTechCentreApie 6000 žmoni Latvijos ir Lietuvos programosteritorijoje yra susij su vaisi auginimu,taiau prieš šio projekto gyvendinim n vienoješali nebuvo teikiama joki vaisi augintojkonsultavimo paslaug.Pagrindinis tikslas, kurio siek projekto partneriai– Latvijos valstybinis vaisi auginimoinstitutas ir Lietuvos agrarini ir mišk mokslcentro Sodininkysts ir daržininkysts institutas– buvo steigti technologij perdavimocentr, kuriame galima kurti ir išb<strong>and</strong>yti naujvaisi auginimo, laikymo ir apdorojimo technologijas.
Be to, projekto partneriai rengia mokymus, teikiakonsultacijas ir param vaisi augintojamsregionuose, pagal augintoj kompetencij irgeografin padt. Pavyzdžiui, vaisi augintojaiiš Lietuvos pasienio teritorij gali konsultuotisDuobelje, Latvijoje, o Latvijos augintojai galitiktis tokios pat pagalbos Lietuvoje.Cross boarder JRTCProjekto tematika – sparti technologij ir žmogiškjištekli pltra siekiant patenkinti aukštoskvalifikacijos profesionali informacinitechnologij specialist poreik.Pagal projekt steigtas jungtinis tyrim ir mokymcentras, kur sudaro per interneto ryšbendradarbiaujanios Klaipdos universiteto irVentspilio aukštosios universitetins mokykloslaboratorijos. Visiems universitet bendruomeninariams ir plaiajai regiono visuomenei lietuvi,latvi ir angl kalbomis sukurta svetainhttp://iik.ku.lt/jrtc.Baigiamj met Klaipdos universiteto irVentspilio aukštosios universitetins mokyklosstudentai jau naudojasi naujomis technologijomisir studij medžiaga, skaitant vaizdin programavimšiuolaikinje grafinje ir tekstinjeaplinkoje (LabView + NI Multisim + NI ELVIS),kompiuterin modeliavim ir intelektualizuotjtechnini sistem simuliacij, taip pat virtualiomispriemonmis kuriant nauj bioinžinerijospriemoni prototipus. Medžiaga bus patalpintavirtualioje aplinkoje (http://vma.ku.lt/moodle/),kuri bus student gdži ugdymo erdv.Business PromotionPagrindinis projekto tikslas yra sukurti inovatyviverslininkams ir monms skirt sistem,kuri padt planuoti ir pltoti verslo idjas. Sukurtojesvetainje verslininkai ir mons galspatikrinti ir vertinti gamini ar paslaug konkurencingumtam tikroje teritorijoje. Be to,bus sudaryta moni duomen baz, kurioje josgals silyti praktik ir mokymus – tai nutieskelius tarp moni ir žmoni, siekiani gautipatirties ir mokytis.Kitos projekto veiklos orientuotas jaunim.Baigiamj klasi vidurini mokykl mokiniaiiš Latvijos ir Lietuvos buvo pakviesti bendrusseminarus. Universitet dstytojai ir moni atstovaimok, kaip kurti verslo planus ir dirbtigrupse, pasakojo apie pagrindinius rinkodarosprincipus ir verslo komunikacij. Gautos žiniospadjo mokiniams išsiugdyti vadovavimo gdžius,pradti planuoti karjer ar savo paiversl.REDBURDENŠio projekto tikslas yra mažinti verslo biurokratijir skatinti verslum. Universitetai kartusu savivaldybmis siekia mažinti administracinnašt versl pradedantiems ir vykdantiemsverslininkams aštuoniuose miestuose ir rajonuose.Artimai bendradarbiaudami su savivaldybmis,projekto partneriai prads du b<strong>and</strong>omuosiusprojektus ir tirs, kaip galima tobulinti administracinsistem. Tikimasi, kad rezultatus busgalima naudoti siekiant rasti sprendim biurokratijaisumažinti ir darbo našumui užtikrinti.Natural SciencesŠio projekto tikslas – per naujoviškas pamokassupažindinti mokinius su nuostabiuoju gamtosmoksl pasauliu. Latvijos ir Lietuvos mokytojaibus skatinami naudoti modernias technologijas,inovatyvius mokymo metodus ir taip sudomintimoksleivius gamtos moksl pamokomis beididinti j dalyvavim mokymo procese.39 suremontuotos ir modernia ranga aprpintosklass pakvies devyni mokykl moksleiviuspažinti gamtos paslaptis. Projektas busvykdomas 1-oje ir 2-oje pagrindinse mokyklose,5-oje vidurinje mokykloje, Vakarinjemokykloje, Ventspilio krybos ir mokslo centre,Gruobinios vidurinje mokykloje, Durbens vidurinjemokykloje, H. Zudermano vid. mokykloje,Vytauto Didžiojo ir Vtrungs gimnazijoseKlaipdoje.“F.A.R.” RESEARCHBendra Latvijos ir Lietuvos pasienio teritorijomsbdinga problema yra informacijos trkumas– franšizs davjai iš užsienio mažai žino apieregiono patrauklum, o vietiniams gyventojamstrksta žini apie franizs pirkim.Projektu siekiama išspsti ši problem atliekantfranšizs galimybi tyrim „F.A.R. research“(angl. Franchise Attractiveness of a Regionresearch) visame regione. Angl, latvi,lietuvi, ispan, prancz, vokiei ir rus kalbomispaskelbta tyrimo ataskaita pateiks duomenisužsienio franšizs davjams ir didins jinformuotum apie franšiz regione. Informacijataip pat bus pateikta šiuo metu kuriamojeinterneto svetainje.Latvijos ir Lietuvos ekspertai sudarys nemokamvadov, kuriame bus pateikta medžiaga dlfranšizs pasirinkimo ir pirkimo.Franšizs davjams ir bsimiems gavjamsbus rengiami mokymai ir susitikimai, kurie padsužmegzti ryšius ir skatins bendradarbiauti.Mažiausia dešimties franšizs davj, turinididžiausi pltros regione potencial, atstovaidalyvaus mokymuose ir susitikimuose.COPQUALITYSiekiant pagerinti moksleivi konkurencingumir paskatinti juos pradti savo versl, Jelgavosvidurinje profesinje mokykloje ir Klaipdossiuvimo ir paslaug verslo mokykloje bus dstomasnaujas kursas „Kaip pradti versl“.Projekte numatyta pagerinti abiej mokykl infrastruktr.Kirpj mokymo klasje Klaipdojeir praktini užsimim klasei Jelgavoje atliktirenovacijos darbai, nupirkta reikiama ranga.Projekto vykdymo metu abiejose mokyklosebesimokantys kirpjai gals dalyvauti tarptautiniuosemokymuose ir keistis patirtimi.105
Project Descriptions in <strong>Lithuania</strong>n5LŠis projektas vykdomas siekiant patenkintikvalifikuot elektronikos ir inžinerijos sektoridarbuotoj poreik Kuržems ir Lietuvos šiaursvakaruose.Ventspilyje, Liepojoje ir Klaipdoje bus steigtiinžinieri kvalifikacijos klimo centrai. Kiekvienocentro specializacija bus skirtinga, taip busužtikrintas kurs vairumas, o mokymosi programospapildys viena kit. Studentai ir verslininkaitaip pat turs galimyb mokytis internetu.Be to, remiantis ekspert (dstytoj, inžinieriir darbdavi) atliktais tyrimais bus parengtosrekomendacijos, kaip paruošti geresn statyminbaz dl mokymosi vis gyvenim.Village HeritageProjektu siekiama padti išpltoti kaimo tematikregione „Ežer kraštas“. Dešimt Latvijos irdešimt Lietuvos kaim pasirinks tem bei prekinženkl ir reklamuos juos, kad pritrauktlankytojus. Pavyzdžiui, Ruozups kaimas Latvijojekaip savo specializacij pasirinko pieno produktus,o Duset kaimas reklamuos visk, kassusij su žirgais. Kit kaim specializacijos busmedus, pirtys, avys ir vilna, žvejyba ir vietoskulinarijos tradicijos.Pradti savo kaimo tematikos versl norintysvietos gyventojai bus pakviesti mokymus, kuriuoseišmoks, kaip reklamuoti ir parduoti savogaminius. Taip pat bus parengta bendra rinkodarosstrategija – visi dvidešimt temini kaimbus pristatyti lankytojams kartu, kad kiekvienaspagal savo interesus galt pasirinkti, kur apsilankyti.Step into CraftTradiciniai menai ir amatai yra puiki alternatyvasavo versl norintiems pradti žmonms. Unikalivietos gamini pardavimas taip pat skatinaekonomikos augim.Pagrindinis projekto uždavinys yra parengtinaujas rinkos poreikius ir verslo galimybes atitinkaniasstudij programas ir paskatinti bendradarbiautiKuldygos ir Šiauli rajon menomokykl studentus. Parengtoms juodosios keramikosir fotodizaino studij programoms busnaudojama nauja mokomoji medžiaga. Be to,studentams bus rengiami seminarai ir parodos,jie gals užmegzti kontaktus ir pademonstruotisavo darbus.Siekiant užtikrinti geresnes mokymosi slygasbus atnaujinti abiej meno mokykl pastatai.JOINT RT UNIT106Teritorijos, kur vykdomas projektas, dirvožemisnra pakankamai geros kokybs, yra nemažaisaugom teritorij. Dl to tradiciniam žemskiui lieka mažiau galimybi ir btina ieškotibd, kaip skatinti ekonomik kaimo vietovse.Projektas skirtas palaikyti smulkj ir vidutiniodydžio netradicins žemdirbysts ir su ja susijusipaslaug versl. Projekto partneri, Daugpilioir Šiauli universitet, technologij skyrius irtechnologij perdavimo centras vykdys bendrtyrim. Projektu siekiama gerinti verslo infrastruktr,didinti verslo paramos paslaug vairumir rengti kvalifikuotus darbuotojus.REGION INVESTTrys projekto partneriai iš Latgalos regiono Latvijojeir Ignalinos regiono Lietuvoje sutelksavo pastangas pasienio zonos ekonomikai irverslo pltrai remti pritraukiant investicijas irskatinant vietos gamini eksport.Latgalos ir Ignalinos regionams pltojama bendratyrim ir pltros strategija, kurios tikslas– iškelti prioritetines tyrim sritis. Taip pat bustiriamos verslo ir mokslo bendradarbiavimo galimybs,o remiantis šio tyrimo rezultatais busparuoštas žinynas šiose teritorijoje versl pradedantiemsasmenims. Šio tyrimo rezultatustaip pat naudos Daugpilio universitetas kuriantbakalauro pakopos program „Ryt Europoskultra ir verslo santykiai“ ir magistro pakoposverslo administravimo program.Keturiasdešimt investavimo galimybi šioseregionuose bus ištirtos ir trauktos galimybistudij ir duomen baz, o keturios j bus pasirinktostarptautinei rinkodaros kampanijai. Tikimasi,kad ši kampanija parodys verslo paramospaslaug prieinamum, mokymosi galimybes irgalim bendradarbiavim tarp moni ir universitet.Projekto partneri institucij atstovai dalyvausverslo mugse, kur gys patirties ir reklamuosinovatyvius gaminius, o eksportui iš ši regionpaskatinti bus surengti seminarai ir verslo kelions,kuriuose bus dalijamasi patirtimi.LATLIT TRAFFICNuošaliuosiuose Latvijos ir Lietuvos regionuosedl eismo intensyvjimo viešojo naudojimokeliai ir miest, kuriuos kerta valstybiniai sutranzitiniais greitkeliais sujungti keliai, gatvsgreiiau nusidvi.Šis projektas skirtas sprsti ši problem 23 Latvijosir Lietuvos miesteliuose ir kaimuose skatinantdarn bendradarbiavim pasienio zonoje,didinant eismo saugum ir gerinant regiono,„Ežer krašto“ regiono vidin ir išorin pasiekiamum.Projektu siekiama gerinti vidin ir išorin viešojonaudojimo keli ir gatvi infrastruktr,parengti Latvijos ir Lietuvos pasienio region 39keli segment (4 800 m keli ir 36 802 m gatvi)technin dokumentacij ir rekonstruoti 29segmentus (2 702 m keli ir 11 390 m gatvi).Visuomens informuotumui apie eismo saugpadidinti 14 partneri vietovse nuošaliausiuoseLatvijos ir Lietuvos regionuose palei išorinES sien buvo surengtos penkios viešosioskampanijos.Active Tour LV-LTProjekt gyvendina keturios pasienio savivaldybs:Klaipdos rajono ir Palangos miesto
savivaldyb Lietuvoje ir Nicos ir Rucavos savivaldybsLatvijoje. Lietuvoje dvirai maršrutaspajryje ir susijusi infrastruktra jau išpltoti irtoliau tobulinami, o dvirai maršruto pajryjeLatvijoje sienos dar nebuvo. Bendru dviraikeliu, kuris siet vis keturi partneri teritorijas,domimasi, taiau Latvijoje iki šiol nebuvoparuošta technins dokumentacijos. Dabar projektodalyviai nusprend sutelkti jgas ir sukurtibendr dvirai keli.Pirmas šios idjos gyvendinimo žingsnis yragyvendinamumo tyrimas, skirtas išnagrintidvirai turizmo regione pltojimo bdus irbsimo dvirai kelio maršrut bei poilsio zonrengimas palei š keli rengimas.Be to, projekto partneriai paruoš elektronin vadov,kurio paskirtis bus teikti informacij apiedvirai ir viešai j reklamuoti. Pagal projektbuvo surengti keli mokymo kursai ir mokomosioskelions, skirtos dvirai turizmo pltojimoir rinkodaros gdžiams tobulinti.LatLitCBCAnkstesniu programavimo laikotarpiu, vykdantprogramos INTERREREG III B finansuojamprojekt, Jelgavos ir Šiauli miest savivaldybsbei Latvijos ir Lietuvos priešgaisrins gelbjimotarnybos pradjo bendradarbiauti per sien irsukr dalijimosi informacija tinkl, padedantkovoti su gamtos stichijomis (potvyniais, gaisrais,sausra) ir žmoni sukeltomis nelaimmis(tokiomis kaip nuoding chemini medžiagištekjimas, keli eismo vykiai, nusikaltimai irteroristiniai išpuoliai).Dabar šios tarnybos tsia bendradarbiavim irtobulina savo darbuotoj sugebjimus organizuodamosseminarus ir rengdamos praktiniusmokymus gaisrininkams ir gelbtojams-vairuotojams,atnaujindamos trisdešimt met tarnavusipriešgaisrin ir gelbjimo rang. Taip buspagerinta regione teikiam priešgaisrinio gelbjimopaslaug kokyb ir veiksmingumas.Fire FightingNepakankamas rangos skaiius ir bendradarbiavimonebuvimas yra pagrindins klitys, dlkuri pasienio gyventoj skambuius nelaimsatveju nepavyksta reaguoti greiiau.Abu projekto partneriai, Panevžio apskritiespriešgaisrin gelbjimo valdyba ir Latvijos Bausksrajono valstybin priešgaisrin gelbjimotarnyba, susiduria su panašiomis problemomis,todl ir pareng bendr projekt, kuriuo siekiasukurti jungtin priešgaisrins gelbjimo tarnybosreagavimo sistem Panevžio ir Bausksregionuose. Taip jos gals sutelkti priešgaisriniogelbjimo pajgas.Tarnybos laukia, kol bus paruoštas bendrasisreagavimo gaisrus ir ekstremalias situacijasplanas. Organizuojami seminarai, per kuriuosnagrinjamos strategijos ir dalinamasi gerjapraktika. Be to, pagal projekt bus nupirktanauja priešgaisrin gelbjimo ranga.Water qualityNuo 1999 met Šiauli rajono Lietuvoje ir Jelgavosrajono Latvijoje savivaldybs bendrai rengiair vykdo jungtinius projektus. Šias savivaldybesskiria siena ir Lielups baseinas. Abi projektopartners nuolat susiduria su Lielups baseinoupi užterštumo problema dl prasto nuotkv<strong>and</strong>en valymo, kai nešvarumai patenka paviršinir gruntin v<strong>and</strong>en.Prastas nuotk v<strong>and</strong>en valymas trukdo biologiniamvairumui ir v<strong>and</strong>ens turizmo pltrairegione. Be to, tai neigiamai veikia Sauginiir Viriuvio miest gyventojus. Siekiant teiktigyventojams švaresn v<strong>and</strong>en ir daryti j rentabilesnrekonstruojamos v<strong>and</strong>ens tiekimo irnuotk valymo sistemos.Šis projektas tsia ankstesn projekt „V<strong>and</strong>entvarkospaslaug gerinimas mažose Šiauli,Joniškio ir Jelgavos rajon gyvenvietse“, kurisbuvo iš dalies finansuotas pagal Baltijos jrosregiono INTERREG III B kaimynysts programosINTERREG III A Piet prioritet. Vykdant naujjprojekt buvo naudojama ankstesnio projektodokumentacija ir gyvendinamumo tyrimai.Gyventojams bus teikiamos paslaugos, atitinkaniosEuropos Sjungos, Latvijos ir Lietuvosreglamentus. Šiauli ir Jelgavos savivaldybidarbuotojai, atsakantys už v<strong>and</strong>entvark, galspraturtinti savo žinias, kad galt veiksmingaiatlikti savo pareigas vietos gyventoj ir aplinkosgerovei.1 FIRETEAMProjekto tikslas yra užtikrinti saugi aplinkLatvijos ir Lietuvos pasienio gyventojams. Širajon gyventoj tankis yra mažas, transportoinfrastruktra mažai išpltota (yra vietovi,kuriose yra mažai arba visai nra keli), teritorijdengia miškai, durpins pelks ir nedirbamilaukai. Pastarieji kelia rizik, nes laukai,miškai ir durpynai dažnai užsidega. Gaisr gesinimoveiksmingumas gali bti nepakankamasdl blogos prieigos prie rizikos zon ir prastosgaisrini bkls.Skuodo ir Vainiuods savivaldybse kuriamaintegruota greito reagavimo stichines nelaimessistema, ypatingas vaidmuo skiriamas Ylakiir Vainiuods gaisrinms. Nuolat gerinamapriešgaisrinio gelbjimo ranga, šioms stotimsperkamos transporto priemons. Skuodo ir Vainiuodssavivaldybs pasiraš dvišals pagalbossutart, kad kilus stichinei nelaimei galtimtis bendr veiksm.Ilgainiui tai užtikrins aukštos kokybs viešsiaspaslaugas regiono gyventojams ir greitesn reagavim pavoj bei sudarys galimybes gyventojturtui ir aplinkai apsaugoti.CBRM IIProjektas sujungia vis penki partneri (Jelgavosmiesto tarybos, Šiauli miesto tarybos,Latvijos ir Lietuvos valstybines priešgaisriniogelbjimo tarnyb ir Jelgavos rajono tarybos) irdaugybs kit dalyvi, susijusi su rizikos valdymu,pastangas. Žiemgalos ir Šiauli regionai107
Project Descriptions in <strong>Lithuania</strong>njau vykd pirmj projekto etap, nansuotpagal 2006–2008 met INTERREG III program.Antrasis etapas remiasi pirmojo etapo pasiekimais,t.y. išpltota Rizikos valdymo sistemosstrategija ir Rizikos valdymo informacijossistema. Antrojo etapo tikslas yra trij pagrindinistrategijos prioritet – teisinio ir instituciniopltojimo, rizikos valdymo duomen mainsistemos steigimo ir rizikos valdymo infrastruktroskrimo – gyvendinimas.Pagrindiniai projekto pasiekimai apima regioniniir vietos savivaldybi civilins saugosplan sudarym ir (arba) naujinim (skaitantprojekto partneri geogranje teritorijojekilusios rizikos vertinim), Rizikos valdymoinformacins sistemos gerinim (skaitantduomen bazs, geograns informacinssistemos, GPS žvalgymo sistemos ir sumaniosiostransporto valdymo sistemos krim)ir rizikos valdymo infrastruktros gerinim(skaitant informacini technologij, greitosiosmedicinos pagalbos automobili parko irtransporto priemoni gelbjimo operacijomsant v<strong>and</strong>ens tobulinim).Naudojant duomenis, kuriuos teikia rizikosvaldymo sistema, galima apskaiiuoti rizikosgyventojams, viešiesiems ir komercinmsobjektams, keliams ir komunikacijoms mast,nustatyti, koki procedr btina imtis kilus krizinmssituacijoms, kontroliuoti atsaking tarnybdarbo veiksmingum tokiose situacijose irapskaiiuoti reikiamus finansinius išteklius.Projektu siekiama sukurti veiksming tarpvalstybiniobendradarbiavimo sistem kilus nepaprastosiomssituacijoms ir užtikrinti abiej šalipiliei, j nuosavybs ir turto saugum.First AidKartais nuo pirmosios pagalbos ar tikslios ligosdiagnozs gali priklausyti žmogaus gyvybir mirtis. Pasienio regiono ligonins privalokiekvienam užtikrinti btinsias pirmosiospagalbos paslaugas. Pagal projekt Skuodo irMažeiki ligonini Lietuvoje ir Priekuls ir Saldausligonini Latvijoje infrastruktrai pagerintipriimamiesiems ir greitosios pagalbos skyriamsbuvo nupirkta medicinos ranga. Be to, šiomsligoninms nupirkti greitosios pagalbos automobiliai,kad visiems pasienio gyventojams pagalbatapt prieinama.Viešosioms sveikatos apsaugos paslaugoms pasienioregione pagerinti kiekvienoje ligoninjemedicinos personalui organizuoti kalb kursai.Priekuls ir Saldaus gydytojai ir specialistailank 40 val. trukms lietuvi kalbos kursus,o Skuodo ir Mažeiki medikai – tokios pat trukmslatvi kalbos kursus. Tokie kalb kursaipadeda gydytojams bendrauti su pacientais irleidžia medicinos personalui dalytis patirtimi, otai svarbu abiej šali pasienio regiono gyventojams.Bendros strategijos ir elektroninio bendravimokrimas – pirmas palei Latvijos ir Lietuvossien išsidsiusi ligonini žingsnis siekiantveiksmingai naudoti turimus išteklius. Tai leisišsprsti sunkumus, kuri gali turti mažospasienio ligonins, skaitant specialist ir skirtingiemsatvejams ir skirtos rangos trkum,perpildytas ligonines ir jau užimtus gydytojus.Bendra duomen baz suteiks informacij apielaisvas vietas ligoninse, o taip pat ir gydytojir specialist užimtum.STELLAŠis projektas gyvendinamas remiantis 2006–2008 m. vykdyto INTERREG III projekto, perkur buvo parengta bendra Lubano ežero v<strong>and</strong>ensturizmo pltros stoties strategijos dokumentacija,rezultatais.Kupiškio ir Rzekns savivaldybs kartu pltojaKupiškio mari ir Lubano ežero turizmo ir poilsioinfrastruktr ir ugdo vietos gyventoj gdžiusbei skatina juos atverti savo nam duris turistamsTalkos, seminarai, konsultacijos ir vietos bendruomeni,sprendimus priimani asmen,nevyriausybini organizacij ir verslinink susitikimai,patirties dalijimosi apsilankym rezultataipadeda veiksmingai valdyti aplinkos ištekliusir pltoti su turizmu susijusias paslaugas.Kupiškio mari ir Lubano ežero poilsio infrastruktrasutvarkyta nauji keliais, smlio papldimiais,žaidim aikštel ir kita. Dl to abi poilsiozonos tapo patraukesns. Taip pat planuojamadalyvauti Mlynosios vliavos programoje,per kuri tvariai pltojamiems, saugiems geroskokybs papldimiams suteikiamas šis ekologinisženklas.D-R ManagementDaugpilis Latvijoje ir Rokiškis Lietuvoje - dupasienio miestai, turintys unikali kultrinaplink. J kultros centrai vaidina svarb vaidmenbendruomens gyvenime. Tai yra vietos,kur vietos gyventojai ir lankytojai gali susitikti,klausytis muzikos, žirti vaidinimo ar aktyviaidalyvauti vairi klub pramogose.Prieš projekto pradži abiem kultros centramsdaug ko trko: jie buvo prastai apšviesti ir apsaugoti,juose trko bald, o garso ir šviesossistemos buvo pasenusios. Mažiausia prieš 30met pastatyti pastatai niekada nebuvo tinkamairemontuoti. Jautsi, kad centr valdymreikt pagerinti. Abu projekto partneriai nutarsprendim ieškoti bendrai.Projektui pavyko sustiprinti Daugpilio ir Rokiškiokultros sektori bendradarbiavim. Buvopagerinta abiej miest kultros centr infrastruktra.Rekonstruotose salse suorganizuotitarptautiniai teatro ir cirko festivaliai, vyksta kitirenginiai. Kultros vadybininkai galjo dalyvautimokymuose ir kelti kompetencij, o tai yrapirmas žingsnis naujos šiuolaikiškos valdymosistemos link.Dl visos pagal projekt vykdytos veiklos kultroscentrai tapo patrauklesni ir prieinamesnivairi socialini grupi žmonms, skaitant ne-galiuosius ir mažus vaikus turinias šeimas, otai skatina tarpvalstybin bendradarbiavim irkuria teigiam regiono vaizd.108
Clay TourProjekto tikslas – skatinti bendruomeni kultrinir krybin turizm populiarinant keramikostradicijas Daugpilio ir Utenos regionuose.Utenos kraštotyros muziejus, kuris yra svarbiausiaistorijos ir meno staiga Lietuvos šiaursrytuose, ir Daugpilio miesto dmos Kultrosvaldyba, kuri yra svarbiausia kultros staigaDaugpilyje, bendromis jgomis steig keramikosmeno centrus, kuriuose saugomas ir populiarinamasregiono paveldas ir kultra.Atnaujinti centrai tapo doms vietos gyventojamsir turistams. Moksleiviai nekantrauja daugiausužinoti apie keramik ir dalyvauti naujoseedukacinse programose, o reguliars renginiaisulaukia didelio lankytoj skaiiaus. Projektastaip pat trauk vyresniosios kartos amatininkus,padeda jiems susigržinti pasitikjim savimiir teikia param, pabržia j darbo svarbši<strong>and</strong>ienos visuomenei ir ateities kartoms. Beto, projektui sukurta svetain www.keramikosratas.visiems.lt, kur galima rasti vis su juosusijusi informacij.Museum AccessLatvijos Žiemgalos regiono ir Lietuvos šiaursmuziejai gali pasigirti senoviniu kultriniu paveldu,taiau j apsaugos ir populiarinimo priemonesreikjo modernizuoti.Projektas suvienijo 10 partneri, siekiani gerinantdevyni regiono muziej slygas ir darbbei padaryti juos patrauklesnius ir prieinamesnius.Taip pat šis projektas padjo sukurti regionomuziej tinkl.Vykdant projekt atnaujinti muziej pastatai, oparodoms pristatyti naudojamos šiuolaikiškostechnologijos. Be to, sukurtos naujos edukacinsprogramos, kurios padeda pažinti muziejekspozicijas. Muziej darbuotojams buvo surengtimokymai apie tai, kaip geriau pristatytilankytojams muziejuose sukaupt medžiag.Mid-Baltic CraftsDidžiausiomis Žiemgalos, Aukštaitijos ir Žemaitijosregion problemomis laikoma nepakankamainfrastruktra ir per mažas darbuotojskaiius, ir dl to šie turtingas tradicijas turintysir daug domybi pasilyti galintys regionai yramažiau patraukls lankytojams.Vienuolika projekto partneri sutelk pastangasbendrai regiono populiarinimo strategijai sukurti,kad lankytojai galt pamatyti, kaip gaminamitradicinio meno darbai ir kas yra meninamatininkyst.Pagal parengtus planus dešimtyje skirting vietovisteigti amat ir meno centrai. Penki naujituristiniai maršrutai palei Latvijos ir Lietuvossien pakvies lankytojus susipažinti su raižybosmenu, paragauti tradicini patiekal ir pasigardžiuotiturtingu regiono kulinarijos paveldu, sužinotiodos, akmen ir keramikos meno paslaptisarba leistis nepamirštam kelion istorijosir meno pasaul.Kultros darbuotojai ir menininkai turs galimybtobulinti savo gdžius per seminarus.Vietos gyventojai ir lankytojai gals apsilankytiregione planuojamuose tarptautiniuose amatfestivaliuose ir kelioni nuotrauk parodose.Kad informacija bt prieinama kuo didesniamžmoni skaiiui, medžio dirbiniams bus skirtavirtualioji paroda internete.New Quality ImageŠio projekto uždavinys yra padidinti pasieniomiest – Zaras ir Kraslavos – patrauklum sukrusregione atpažstam preki ženkl, vadinam„Naujuoju vaizdžiu“.Projektu siekiama sukurti patrauklesn gyvenamjaplink investuojant centrines ši miestdalis, skaitant šiuolaikiškos miesto aikštsrengim Zarasuose ir dalin Kraslavos piliesrenovacij. Kitos projekto veiklos yra kelioninuotrauk paroda, kurioje demonstruojami vaikdarbai, ir regiono konferencija apie miestovaizdžio krim. Taip pat bus išleistas abiejmiest nuotrauk albumas ir atnaujinti projektopartneri interneto tinklalapiai.Projekte numatomas miesto krimo vaizdžiomokym, skirt vairi srii municipaliniamsspecialistams, nevyriausybini organizacij irprivai moni atstovams, rengimas. Siekiantsuteikti vietos institucijoms daugiau gali, abiejuosemiestuose bus paruoštas miesto vaizdžiopltojimo planas ir surengtos reklamos kampanijos.Informaciniai stendai ir miesto nuotraukosatitiks harmonizuotus st<strong>and</strong>artus, kad vietosgyventojai ir lankytojai galt kuo daugiausužinoti apie region ir keliauti.Water JoyLatgalos regione ir Utenos apskrityje turizmasvertinamas kaip pagringin j ateities pakilimoverslo šaka. Šis projektas yra tsinys ankstesnibendr Latgalos ir Utenos apskrities projekt,pagal kuriuos buvo numatyta sukurti bendrusturizmo maršrutus.Projekto tikslas yra pagilinti žinias apie turizmopltr ir sutelkti dmes v<strong>and</strong>ens turizmoinfrastruktr, rinkos poreikius atitinkanioprodukto pltojim. Projektas pasilys didesnturizmo brošir, žemlapi ir paslaug pasirinkim,didins turizmo teikiam peln ir padsgeriau koordintuoti poilsiautoj, pasirinkusiv<strong>and</strong>ens turizm palei sien, pasiskirstym. Pagalprojekt investuojama dvidešimt v<strong>and</strong>ensobjekt, išsidsiusi septyniose savivaldybse:dešimt objekt dviejuose Utenos apskrities rajonuoseir dešimt objekt penkiose Latgalos regionosavivaldybse Latvijoje. Iš viso trisdešimtvienos vietovs infrastruktra bus pagerinta.Vietovs, kurios jau yra ar bus pertvarkytos,sujungtos bendr daugiau kaip 150 turizmopaslaug tiekj Latvijoje ir 102 turizmo paslaugtiekj Lietuvoje tinkl. Projekto partneriaikoordinuoja 16 nauj v<strong>and</strong>ens turizmoprodukt pltojim ir populiarinim, rengia mokymusir seminarus, skirtus paskatinti patirtiesdalijimsi, produkt populiarinimo seminarusir ruošia bendrus turizmo žemlapius. Vietosžiniasklaidoje vykdoma rinkodaros kampanija.109
Project Descriptions in <strong>Lithuania</strong>nBe to, bendras dalyvavimas turizmo parodose„Balttour“ ir „Vivatour“ padjo užmegzti ryšiusir išplsti veikl. Nuolat atnaujinamos svetainswww.latgale.lv, www.utena.aps.lt, www.balticlakes.comir www.ezerukrastas.lt, jose pateikiamainformacija apie turizm ir talpinama suprojektu susijusi medžiaga.Art BridgeProjekto užduotis yra sustiprinti Latvijos ir Lietuvoslli teatr (Liepojos, Klaipdos ir Panevžio)bendradarbiavim per sien ir sukurtilli teatr ir gatvs teatr festivali tinkl, turtintipasienio regiono kultrin gyvenim bei jopatrauklum lankytojams. Projekto idja kilo išilgo ir vaisingo Latvijos ir Lietuvos lli teatrbendradarbiavimo, kuris iki šiol vyko pagal pavieniusprojektus, ir tik dabar prasidjo didelisilgalaikis projektas.Projektas leido partneriams keistis žiniomis irpasirodym organizavimo sugebjimais, kurtilles ir naudoti bendr kultrin paveld ruošiantpasirodymus.Pagrindiniai projekto pasiekimai yra penki tarptautiniailli teatr festivaliai, per kuriuos vykomeistr pamokos, seminarai, vaik meno stovyklos,paroda, taip pat aštuoni pasirodymaiLiepojoje, Klaipdoje ir Panevžyje, kuriuosevaidino partneri teatrai, bei bendri pasirodymaipasienio regiono savivaldybse. Tam tiksluibuvo nupirkta reikalinga biuro ir teatro ranga irmobili scena.ACTIVEPagrindinis projekto uždavinys yra glaudus bendradarbiavimastarp Plungs (Lietuva) ir Bausks(Latvija) sporto bendruomeni populiarinantbendr ši miest žmoni ir organizacijveikl, traukiant sport vis amži žmones irpltojant pasirinkt savivaldybi institucij galimybesteikti geresnes paslaugas sporto srityje.Projekto gyvendinimas turjo teigiamos takosvietos gyventoj sveikatai, sumažino nusikalstamumir apskritai padar vis miestiei gyvenamsiasslygas patrauklesnes.Tam tikslui per bendrus mokymus ir rungtynesbuvo išpltoti bendrieji vairi sporto šak organizavimost<strong>and</strong>artai. Be to, sukurta internetoerdv, kurioje galima dalytis informacija apiesport ir sporto renginius pasienio regione.Pagal projekta organizuoti vairi tem seminarai,Plungje ir Bauskje surengtos trejosjungtins treniruots ir rungtyns. Sukurtisporto infrastruktros gerinimo planai, skaitantnaujojo sporto komplekso statybas Plungje irBausks sporto komplekso tobulinim.TSOC110Šiuo projektu siekiama sukurti palankesnesslygas žmonms aktyviau sportuoti ir skatintiaktyv sporto bendradarbiavim tarp Skuodo irLiepojos rajon.Vykstant projektui organizuojamos vairiossporto rungtyns, kuriose dalyvauja abiej partneriteritorij atstovai. Ši rungtyni tikslasyra skatinti sveik vairi amži ir socialini ekonominisluoksni žmoni gyvensen. Siekiantužtikrinti ilgalaik rezultat planuojama gerintiLiepojos ir Skuodo rajon sporto infrastruktrir pirkti sporto inventori.Projekto privalumai – atnaujinti sporto kompleksaiabiejuose regionuose, dvišaliai ryšiai irbendradarbiavimas, kur šie rajonai gali panaudotivisam savo potencialui atskleisti ir suvienytivairi sporto interes skirtingo amžiaus abiejlyi žmones.ASPARAGUSProjekto tikslas yra skatinti vietines Latvijos irLietuvos bendruomenes bendradarbiauti ir pradtinaujovišk žems kio versl bei populiarintigerj šparag auginimo praktik.Projekto metu bus atliktas rinkos tyrimas, kuriotikslas yra aiškinti šparag naudingum ir ieškotiprodukcijos realizavimo galimybi Latvijosir Lietuvos pasienio regionuose.Siekiant skatinti darbo viet krim šiamesektoriuje bus dalijamasi gerja praktika, organizuojamiseminarai, kuriuose bus vaizdžiaiaiškinamas šparag auginimas, kulinariniaisusitikimai, kuriuose bus rodoma, k galimaiš j pagaminti. Taip pat bus aiškinamas augalovartojimo poveikis sveikatai ir pristatomiveiksmingi jo auginimo bdai. Be to, bus sukurtidu mokomieji filmai apie šparag auginimoraid.SEASONSBalv rajono (Latvijoje) ir Kelms rajono (Lietuvoje)vietos gyventojai skatinami dalyvauti festivaliuoseir rengti „žaliuosius“ turgelius, kuriebus organizuojami per tradicines met šventes.Projektas skatina šoki kolektyv, chor irliaudies muzikos ansambli, nevyriausybiniorganizacij ir vis dalyvaujani amatininkbendradarbiavim, teikia jiems galimyb dalytispatirtimi, plsti akirat ir užmegzti ryšius. Projektaspadjo vietos savivaldybms populiarintisavo tradicijas ir vertybes bei parodyti savo unikalumvisuomenei.Education Network mokymo programas traukta nauja mokymogamtoje koncepcija. Vykdant projekt bus išpltotasaplinkos mokymo tinklas, kurio centrubus Kaman valstybinis gamtinis rezervatasLietuvoje ir Tervets gamtos parkas Latvijoje.Pagrindinis projekto tikslas yra sukurti naujusspecializuotus mokymo metodus ir mokytimoksleivius pažinti aplink.Abi apsaugotos teritorijos siekia tapti regioniniaisaplinkosauginio švietimo centrais,kuriuose bus organizuojami mokymo gdžitobulinimo mokymai mokytojams, kuriamanaujoviška mokomoji medžiaga moksleiviamsir rengiamos interaktyvios parodos. Visa mokomojimedžiaga bus rengiama latvi ir lietuvikalbomis.
Arts, Ethnic IdentityŠio projekto tikslas – bendradarbiavimas tarpdviej muzikos mokykl, esani 15 km atstumuviena nuo kitos Naujojoje Akmenje (Lietuvoje)ir Aucje (Latvijoje). Projektas apimaši mokykl mokini mainus, kurie skatins dalijimsiskirtingose mokymo aplinkose gytomisžiniomis.Ypatingas dmesys kreipiamas šiuose miestuosegyvenani negalij traukim. Jie bustraukti opera „Žiogelis“ krim ir men terapijosfestivalio veiklas. Tikimasi, kad ši veikla mažinssocialin atskirt ir negalij diskriminacijprojekto partneri šalyse.Pagrindiniai projekto renginiai – Žiemgalossimboliu taps meno pleneras, šiukšli rinkimokampanija ir Jonini švent Luokavos piliakalnyje.Taip pat projekto metu bus rengiami seminaraimuzikos mokykl mokytojams, jungtinioabiej mokykl simfoninio orkestro koncertas,Latvijos nepriklausomybes dienai pamintiskirtas liaudies muzikos koncertas ir džiazofestivalis, kurio kulminacija – muzikos festivalis„Žiemgalos aidas“.Mokykloms bus nupirkti muzikos instrumentai,baldai, liaudies drabužiai, metodin literatrair gaid popierius. Taip pat bus atlikti remontodarbai.CelebrateRokiškio, Viesyts ir Aknystos gyventojai ir lankytojaibus pakviesti tris liaudies festivalius,organizuojamus kiekviename ši pasienio miesteli.Projektu siekiama praturtini ši bendruomenikultrin gyvenim ir suteikti kultrosdarbuotojams galimyb dalytis patirtimi. Vietosliaudies artistai turs galimyb dalyvauti tarptautiniameprojekte ir užmegzti kontaktus sukaimynais.Taip pat numatoma investuoti scen garso iršviesos rang ir pirkti tradicinius instrumentusir kostiumus vietos liaudies muzikos ansambliams.Innovative CultureSaldaus, Mažeiki ir Telši rajonai panašs netik teritorijos dydžiu ir gyventoj skaiiumi.Juos taip pat sieja ilga bendradarbiavimo (daugiausiakultrinio) istorija.Projektas padjo skatinti naujas idjas ir renginius,tokius kaip naktinis jaunimo šoki festivalis,bendros poezijos kolekcijos publikavimas irparod organizavimas. Seminarai, naujos menšvietimo ir mokymo programos, nauj medžiagir rangos pirkimas teikia mokiniams galimybdidinti j krybinius gdžius.Projekto ne tik padeda pltoti bendradarbiavimper sien, bet taip pat numatyta ir parengtibendr rinkodaros plan darbui kultros sferoje.Planas bus numatytas nuolatinis trij projektopartneri bendradarbiavimas, veikl kultrossrityje koordinavimas, numatyta bendra kultrosrengini rinkodaros strategija.UBUSŠiauli, Latvijos žems kio ir Liepojos universitetstudentai aktyviai dalyvauja kultriniamesavo regiono gyvenime, bet jiems trksta žiniapie j kaimyn kultr. Universitetai, kuriuossieja bendra balt kultra ir istorija, pradjogaivinti ilgas tradicijas turint balt bendradarbiavim.Vienas pagrindini projekto tiksl buvo surengtistudentams dvi stovyklas, kuri uždaviniai –mokyti scenografijos, scenarij rašymo ir drabužidizaino, taip pat skatinti regiono istorinioir kultrinio paveldo tyrimus. Remiantis tyrimorezultatais parengta mokomoji medžiaga apiebalt tautinius drabužius, istorij, kultr iretnografij bei lietuvi ir latvi kalb lyginamjkalbotyr. Be to, suplanuota Jelgavoje,Liepojoje ir Šiauliuose vyksianti balt vienybsparoda.Akademiniam ir kultriniam Latvijos ir Lietuvosstudent ir tyrintoj tinklui pltoti bus surengtajaunimo konferencija apie balt vienyb. Pasibaiguskonferencijai rinktiniai jos pranešimaiir meno darbai bus paskelbti naujojoje projektosvetainje adresu www.ubus-latlit.eu. Svetainjebus skelbiama informacija apie bendr baltistorin ir kultrin paveld, skatinamas Latvijosir Lietuvos student bendradarbiavimas,taip pat naudojantis svetaine galima dalytisidjomis.ART SPAWNLietuvos ir Latvijos menininkai iš Šiauli ir Kuldygossutelk jgas bendroms naujovišk rengini,toki kaip gatvi meno pasirodymai irparodos senoviniuose pastatuose, programomspltoti. Kultros darbuotojams surengtos patirtiesdalijimosi kom<strong>and</strong>iruots, abiej miestmenininkams pasilyti seminarai.Ypatingas dmesys buvo skirtas seminaruspakviestiems jauniems žmonms, kurie moksifilmuoti, naudoti naujas priemones pasirodymuoseir tobulinti meninius sugebjimus.Ziemgala TraditionsProjekto tikslas – pritraukti kuo manoma daugiaužmoni iš Latvijos ir Lietuvos pasienio regiontarpkultriniam dialogui ir bendradarbiavimuiskatinti.Projekto metu bus surengta konferencija švietimoir kultrinio identiškumo, tradicini paproiugdymo, kultrinio bendradarbiavimo ir bendrrengini skatinimo temomis. Bus parengta internetosvetain, kurioje bus patalpinta informacijaapie Žiemgalos istorij, paproius ir tradicijas,vairi rengini datas ir vietas, Latvijosir Lietuvos men ir muzikos ansambli ir organizacijkontaktai.Taip pat numatoma išleisti knyg apie pasienioregiono kulinarin paveld, papildyt paveikslliaisir receptais.111
Preschool EducationŽeimelio darželis Lietuvoje ir Rundals darželisLatvijoje yra vos 12 km atstumu vienas nuokito, taigi puikiai tinka bti projekto partneriais.Darželiuose siekiama stiprinti bendradarbiavimpasirinkus vaik sveikatingumo tem ir mokytikaimyn paproi ir tradicij.Tam tikslui organizuojami vairs renginiai,skaitant vaikams ir j tveliams rengiamasSveikatos dienas, festivalius, koncertus, vasarosvaik stovyklas, informacini technologijmokymus ir seminarus aukltojams.Dar viena projekto užduotis yra paruošti mokomjmedžiag latvi ir lietuvi kalbomis.Vaikai bus supažindinami su Žiemgalos regionotradicijomis ir mokomi pratim, padsiani išlaikytiteising kno laikysen.Kuriama interneto svetain, kurioje bus pateiktainformacija apie projekt, lietuvi ir latvipaproiai ir tradicijos, rengini datos ir vietosbei forumas, kuriame Rundals ir Žeimelio bendruomensgalt aptarti juos dominanius dalykusir pasidalyti idjomis.Green InvestmentsAštuonios Latvijos ir Lietuvos bendruomenskurs patrauklesn žali gyvenamj aplink.Per talkas vietini bendruomeni nariai statyssuoliukus ir šiukšliadžes, sodins medžius irgles vienuolikoje viešj erdvi: Ludzos piliesteritorijoje, Uod kalno, rotušs aikšts ir ežeroapylinkse Ludzoje, Lznavos parke, centrinjeaikštje ir lauko estradoje Agluonoje, Kraslavospilies parke, Smlyns parke Utenoje, Anykš-i parke, Kupiškio piliakalni parke. Naujairengtas „Draugysts“ parkas Kraslavojetaps tarpvalstybiniu kaimynini šali bendradarbiavimosimboliu.Projekte taip pat numatyta surengti tarptautinforum „Žalia visuomen ir žalios investicijos“,kurio tikslas – vietos gyventoj patrauklios gyvenimoaplinkos ir tausaus gamtos ištekli naudojimoprivalum supratimo ugdymas.TouchBall-TouchLifeSportas pasirinktas kaip moksleivi sveiko ir socialiaiaktyvaus gyvenimo bdo skatinimo priemon. š projekt trauktos institucijos kovojasu bendromis pasienio regiono jaunimui bdingomisproblemomis, tokiomis kaip rkymas,nepakankamas fizinis aktyvumas ir alkoholiovartojimas.Sportas pasirinktas problemai sprsti. Lietuvojeir Latvijoje buvo pristatytas australiškas regbis,kadangi šis žaidimas yra nekontaktinis, sužalojimtikimyb maža. Sportuodami vaikai galiišmokti sžiningo žaidimo princip, taisykli laikymosi,pagarbos kitiems, disciplinos.Taip pat siekiama surengti kelis seminarus irmokymus, o sezon užbaigti „Sauls taurs“rungtynmis, kurios taps projekto kulminacijair skatins mokytoj ir jaunimo motyvacij treniruotis,mokytis ir sportuoti.Siekiant užtikrinti kuo didesn dalyvaujanimokykl ir moksleivi kiek ir kuo ilgiau išlaikytidalyvius, sukurta interneto svetain, kuriojegalima rasti vis svarbi informacij, skaitantdalyvi registracij, tvarkarašius ir rungtynirezultatus. Daugiau informacijos pateikta projektoportale www.balticrugby.net.Be to, Eljos ir Joniškio mokyklos bus aprpintosšiuolaikiškomis mokomosiomis priemonmis,kurias galima panaudoti sportuojant. Jsporto kompleksuose bus atlikti dalins renovacijosdarbai.Project Descriptions in <strong>Lithuania</strong>n112
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