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Latvia
This page contains information on the bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes and on the project control system in Latvia. You may also speak directly with the Interreg Europe representatives in Latvia.
Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development
Development Instruments Department
Territorial Cooperation Unit
Peldu iela 25
Riga
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Coworking in rural areas in Latvia
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a matchmaking for the University of Latvia on 30 May 2024. Working closely with the Latvian municipalities, the University requested some on advice on the challenge of developping and supporting co-working spaces in rural areas.![Event image Event image](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/evento%20Vidzeme.jpeg?itok=-tJwsia0)
New seminar on shared services in urban mobility!
On May 23, in Valmiera, a new Stakeholder meeting on existing and possible shared services in urban mobility will take place!![IE3 riga 2 Riga 2](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/RIGA2_0.jpg?itok=oTJo51Ab)
3rd Interregional Event in Riga
On April 16th and 17th, the city of Riga in Latvia will host the 3rd interregional event of the ShareRES project by Interreg Europe.![Desk with a computer and a mug Desk with a computer and a mug](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Webinar.jpg?itok=f7-JUlJm)
Online information event for Latvian beneficiaries
An online event about Interreg Europe's third call for project proposals for beneficiaries from Latvia. The event takes place on 5 April 2024 from 10:00 to 13:00 (local time).![Stakeholders meeting n°1 Report OD4GROWTH Project July 20, 2023 Liepaja, Latvia Stakeholders meeting n°1 Report OD4GROWTH Project July 20, 2023 Liepaja, Latvia](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/lt.png?itok=tsjqQGqw)
Launch event and the 1st stakeholders’ meeting
Representatives from various organizations and institutions attended the stakeholders' meeting with the common goal of making Liepaja the most positive city in Latvia. The meeting revolved around leveraging data and technology to achieve this objective. Key stakeholders and their ideas included![IMPETUS First Interregional Thematic Seminar in Riga A "save the date" image for the IMPETUS First Interregional Thematic Seminar in Riga](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/STD%20RIGA_14-15_November.png?itok=J2LqUm5s)
IMPETUS First Interregional Thematic Seminar in Riga
The Riga City Council will host the First Interregional Thematic Seminar (ITS) of the IMPETUS project on November 14th and 15th.![Cesis New Castle Castle in autumn park with colourful trees and leaves on the ground in October in Cesis, Latvia](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/image0.jpeg?itok=F75g0cS5)
3F Green Model 2nd Study Visit
3F Green Model's 2nd Study Visit takes place in the medieval town of Cēsis, Latvia, and is hosted by the Vidzeme Planning Region. The agenda, seen below will entail project updates, sharing of good practices and 2 field trips. We look forward to seeing all our partners in Cēsis!![Project Opening's presentation A woman speaking from behind a pulpit and a projected presentation in the back.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/_R1A9444.jpg?itok=Q4Q0fJou)
Project Opening Event
Liepaja City started to work on the accessibility of open data for the public! Today we met participants of the project 'Enhancing Open Data Availability and Processing to Promote Local Growth and Urban Transformation' at the concert hall 'Lielais dzintars' to kick off the work. The goal is to![VPR Map VPR map](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/VPR_map_logo_ENG_transparent.png?itok=GbpxsoSy)
Vidzeme Planning Region first regional stakeholder meeting
The Vidzeme Planning Region team is organising its first regional stakeholder meeting, taking place on June 27 in Saulkrasti County (Vidzeme region, Latvia). Presentation of the purpose and activities of the SPOTLOG project will take place within the framework of the meeting of the Development![Latvia info day visual Visual for info day in Latvia in 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/info%20day%202023%20pas%C4%81kuma%20flyer.png?itok=Tp02zAhR)
Info event for Latvian beneficiaries
An online event about Interreg Europe and its second call for project proposals for beneficiaries from Latvia.![View inside of a container View inside of a container](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/View%20inside%20of%20a%20container.jpg?itok=P5BdOQd6)
New aspirations for Latvian waste management
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High-level dissemination event / Final Conference
Cult-CreaTE High-level dissemination event / Final Conference: "Cultural & Creative Tourism based on CCIs for Competitiveness of SMEs"![](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/events/image_1645521515.jpg?itok=mvf_jfrb)
COVID-19 CRISIS Turning Business More Innovative
RATIO Interregional meeting - Good practice exchange.![](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/events/image_1644483951.jpg?itok=hDVIRph_)
SIG meeting in Latvia: Covid-19 and recreation areas
Stakeholder group meeting to facilitate the identification of good practices in Vidzeme in regard to the mitigation of Covid-19 impact on recreation areas.
List of Structural Funds programmes
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You can also find the list of managing authorities at the European Commission's search page. Select Latvia for the latest information.
Control system
This section provides information on the system set up for control in Latvia for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Latvia uses a centralised control system. Control is carried out by employees of the control body.
The control body
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Address Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development |
Contact Imants Klāvs |
Control costs will not be charged to project partners.
At least one "on-the-spot check" will be carried out during the project lifetime in projects where partners report equipment and/ or infrastructure & works costs related to a pilot action.
Based on their professional judgement, the controller can however decide to carry out an on-the-spot check for a project not reporting pilot equipment/infrastructure costs, if they deem that it has an added value for their check.
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Electricity Market Law of Latvia
Amendm.of 01.05.2024 Article 22.1 foresees to wind power plants(capacity1MWand more)make payments for installed total capacity for developm. of local community
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Support program for startup ecosystem activities
Intended for organizations that work with start-ups on a daily basis, it supports almost all the largest start-up and technology events taking place in Riga.
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Support to arts, entertainment and recreation sector businesses | Covid-19
Support to culture sector enterprises by offering working capital loans and grants for organisation of art, entertainment, or recreation events.
Land Sea Act: Case study on balancing the land-sea resources in the Southwestern Kurzeme Region
Land-Sea-Act brings together stakeholders involved in coastal management and planning to find solutions for Maritime Spatial Planning and Blue Growth challenges
LIFE VIVA GRASS – Integrated Planning Tool to ensure viability of grasslands
Integrated Planning Tool applies the ecosystem services approach to support decision making and land use planning.
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Mobile application “SOS Environment”
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Transnational Innovation Brokerage System (TIBS)
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Digital Marketing and Business Digitalization Programme
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Latvian Digital Innovation Hub - EDIH Latvia
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Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Emission Reduction Calculation Tool
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Forest Ecosystem Services Mapping and Assessment Methodology
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LIFE EcosystemServices: Ecosystem Services Assessment Methodology (ESAM)
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Environmental SOS
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The method of sorted waste collection by deep containers
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Park of Nature and Technology URDA (URDA)
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