Publication created on findings and recommendations for the creation of high-quality cultural events for children and youth
At a time when the quality of life of both individuals and countries is increasingly influenced by the ability to be creative, critically-thinking, innovative and collaborative, the role of cultural awareness and expression competence is growing worldwide. At the end of 2019 with the support of EEA Grants the Ministry of Culture of Latvia organized […]
Amendments have been made to the regulation of the 3rd project call of the Baltic Research Program
State Education Development Agency Republic of Latvia (VIAA) informs about the technical amendments made to European Economic Area and Norway (EEA / N) Baltic Research Program document “Guidelines for Project Applicants” Annex 2 of the regulations for the selection of Project Applications for the 3rd Call for Proposals. Annexe 2 of the Project Application Regulations, […]
The Addiction Centre in Olaine has been opened
On 5 October 2016, the opening ceremony of the Addiction Centre of Olaine prison was held. The Addiction Centre is intended for inmates with addiction related problems and serves as a pioneer for positive changes in the overall penalty policy and the system of correctional services The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of […]
Presentations and recording from the launching event of the Baltic Research Program
Presentations, first and the second part of the record of the launching event of the Baltic Research Program 3rd Call in Latvia are now available for the public. State Education Development Agency Republic of Latvia (VIAA) and the Ministry of Education and Science in Latvia (IZM) organized an event on 26th August 2020 on Zoom […]
An additional webinar for the Baltic Research Program competition project applicants will be organized
On September 2, 2020, from 10.00 to 12.30 AM (GMT +3) State Education Development Agency (VIAA) is organizing an informative webinar in Latvian for potential project application submitters about the third call of the Baltic Research Programme in Latvia. On August 26, VIAA in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia (IZM) […]
VIAA organises launching event of the Baltic Research Programme Call in Latvia
On August 26, 2020, the State Education and Development Agency (VIAA) and the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia (IZM) are organizing Baltic Research Programme 3rd call launching event in Latvia, which is financed by European Economic Area and Norway (EEA/N) grant, to introduce more than 300 potential project applicants to the call requirements. […]
Application for the 3rd Baltic Research Program Call Announced
On 19 August 2020, the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia (IZM) announces an application for the 3rd Baltic Research Program Call in Latvia, financially supported by the European Economic Area and Norway (EEA/N) grants. Cooperative projects can be submitted in five science themes: public […]
Daugavpils develops innovation centre in the STEM science field
Today on 14 August 2020 Ms Dita Traidās, Director of the State Education Development Agency (VIAA), and Igors Prelatovs, Chairman of Daugavpils City Council, signed an agreement on the implementation of the Norwegian grant project in Daugavpils. Daugavpils City Council plans to create an interactive environment and new possibilities for acquiring new skills and knowledge […]
The Norway grants programme will provide EUR 125 000 for bilateral contacts
Today, on 11 August 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the regulation for the bilateral fund of the Norway grants programme “Business Development, Innovation and SMEs”. The implementation of this programme shall be ensured by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA). The bilateral fund aims to improve cooperation and mutual knowledge and […]
With the support of Norwegian grants, a Space exploration centre will be established in Cēsis
Today, on 10 August 2020, Ms Dita Traidās, Director of the State Education Development Agency (VIAA), and Mr Jānis Rozenbergs, Chairman of Cēsis County Council, electronically signed an agreement on Norwegian grant project for pupils, teachers, pre-school children with parents, as well as society as a whole, to create an interactive and attractive environment for […]
Registration for the EEA and NFI launching event of the Latvian call has started
On 26 August 2020, the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia (IZM) will organize an online launching event for the Baltic Research Programme of the Latvian call. During the event, experts will introduce participants to the topics, challenges and priorities, strategic framework, preparation of project […]
EEA and Norwegian grant project funds the creation of a Science and Innovation Centre in Ventspils
Today at 24 of July 2020 director of the State Education Development Agency (VIAA) Dita Traidas and director of Ventspils Digital Centre Elina Kronkalne signed an agreement on the implementation of financial instrument programme of the European Economic Area and Norway (EEA/N), which includes the development of education programmes for children and young people, as […]
New development project launched in Science and Education Innovation Centre in Liepaja
Today at 23 July 2020 Dita Traidas, director of the State Education Development Agency (VIAA), and Inga Ekuze, executor of the Liepaja city Education Administration, signed an agreement on the implementation of the European Economic Area and Norwegian (EEA/N) grant project – “Development of Innovation Centre” in the city of Liepaja. The project involves the […]
More than €14 million will be available for business and innovation development co – funded by Norway Grants programme
On the 14th of July, 2020 the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia signed the Agreement on the implementation of the Norway Grants programme “Business Development, Innovation, Small and Medium Enterprises” in Latvia. The programme will be carried out by the Investment and Development Agency of […]
Working together for secure and competitive Europe
On July 3rd 2020 European Economic Area (EEA) Grants for the Period 2014-2021 co-funded programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime” project “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia” was started. The aims of this project are efficient economic crime prevention and combating. With the help […]
Training to be carried out in six EU countries with the support of the Norway Grants for the quality assessment of the correctional system
On 18 June 2020, a meeting of the Norway Grants International Working Group Evaluation and Indicators” took place, where representatives from Norway, Latvia and five other European countries met remotely. The Working Group first met in May last year in the United Kingdom, when a discussion was launched on the need to implement the Measuring […]
Latvia shares experience with Bulgaria on implementation of a Norway Grants project
A trilateral experience exchange video meeting has been held between Norwegian, Bulgarian and Latvian partners implementing correctional services programmes supported by the Norway Grants. In Latvia, within the framework of a project supported by the Norway Grants, it is intended to design and build a Training centre and an open prison block of the Prison […]
€ 11 million will be available for remediation of historically polluted sites
On 5th of June 2020, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (MEPRD) announces the Open Call supported by the Norwegian grant for the remediation of historically polluted sites. The aim of the Open Call is to implement at least three projects for remediation of historically contaminated sites with a view to improving the […]
Nearly €12 million of EEA grant funding will be invested in Latvia’s regional development
Today, in May 22 an agreement enters into force between the Financial Mechanism Committee established by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia for the financing of the EEA grants programme “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Cultural Cooperation” in Latvia. “Support for Latvian people in the regions is […]
Capacity of institutions to prevent and combat economic crime in Latvia will be strengthened
On December 4, 2019, the Agreement of Programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime” (hereinafter – Programme) was signed between the Ministry of Finance (as National Focal Point) and the Financial Mechanism Office. The aim of the Programme is institutional capacity strengthening for preventing and combating economic crime in Latvia, as well as inter-agency cooperation […]
Sixth Cooperation Committee meeting of the programme “Correctional Services” was held remotely
During restrictions determined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sixth Cooperation Committee meeting of Norway Grants for 2014–2021 programme “Correctional Services” was held on 29 April 2020 via video conference. During the conference, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, Latvian Prison Administration, State Probation Service, Financial Mechanism Office, as well as […]
Significant support has been received for the implementation of bilateral co-operation activities within programme “Correctional services”
In March 2020 with the support of Norway Grants 2020–2024 period programme’s “Correctional Services” joint bilateral initiative “The international cycle of conferences with participation of Norwegian and Latvian experts on issues topical for correctional services” was approved. On 24 March 2020 the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved programme “Correctional Services” joint bilateral initiative “The international […]
Significant support has been received for the implementation of bilateral co-operation activities within programme “Correctional services”
In March 2020 with the support of Norway Grants 2020–2024 period programme’s “Correctional Services” joint bilateral initiative “The international cycle of conferences with participation of Norwegian and Latvian experts on issues topical for correctional services” was approved. On 24 March 2020 the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved programme “Correctional Services” joint bilateral initiative “The […]
Cabinet of Ministers confirms implementation rules of the programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”
On February 11th 2020 the Cabinet of Ministers announced implementation rules of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021 programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”. With this announcement an important step has been taken as project evaluations can start. These rules also include the goal, available funding, goals, implementation rules of activities […]
Cabinet of Ministers confirms implementation rules of the programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”
On February 11th 2020 the Cabinet of Ministers announced implementation rules of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021 programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”. With this announcement an important step has been taken as project evaluations can start. These rules also include the goal, available funding, goals, implementation rules of activities […]
With support of Norway grants climate change policy integration and remediation of historically contaminated sites will be improved
Climate change is affecting the sustainability of society, the potential for economic growth, conditions of ecosystems, and the quality of life of citizens. To address these challenges currently facing the world, including Latvia, two pre-defined projects will be implemented through Norwegian grants that will promote the integration of climate change policies into sectoral and regional […]
The European Economic Area and Norway grants will support researches, which addresses the major challenges of our region
The Programme Committee of European Economic Area (furthermore – EEA) and Norway financial instruments Baltic Research Programme (furthermore – Committee) on 21 November 2019 decided that research projects within Latvian open call for proposals in 2020 must address at least one of the topics under five priorities: Public health, e- health; Migration, social inclusion; Cyber security, public […]
Fifth Cooperation Committee meeting of programme “Correctional Services” held in Oslo
From 9 to 11 September 2019 Oslo, Norway welcomed fifth Cooperation Committee meeting of Norway Grants (hereinafter – the NG) 2014-2021 programme “Correctional Services” (hereinafter – the Programme). On the Cooperation Committee meeting representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, the Latvian Prison Administration, the State Probation Service, the Embassy of the […]
The EEA and Norway grants will support researchers, students and academic staff in Latvia
On Tuesday, August 27, an agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia on the implementation of the European Economic Area and Norway Grants programme “Research and Education”. By spring 2024, the programme “Research and Education” (furthermore – […]
The implementation of project is launched in the frame of Norway Grants programme “Correctional Services”
On 28 June 2019 the application of predefined project “Establishment of training centre infrastructure and model prison blocks for training opportunities in the Olaine prison territory” (hereinafter – the project) was approved in the frame of the Norway Grants (hereinafter – Norway Grants) programme “Correctional services” 2014–2021 period. Whereas, on 1 July 2019 the contract […]
Latvian and Norwegian experts will be participating in the discussions on courage at the Conversation festival LAMPA
During this year’s Conversation Festival LAMPA on 28 and 29 June in Cēsis, the Ministry of Finance and the Norwegian Embassy in Latvia will be hosting participants with an extensive programme in the “Tent of Opportunities”. For the duration of two days, visitors to the tent will be invited to take part in discussions and […]
The festival LAMPA will host conversation about work and reforms in process of training prison staff
Attending the festival LAMPA in Cēsis has become an awaited annual tradition in summer. Also this year, organizers of the festival which took place from 28 to 30 June 2019 have made a versatile and extensive program – various festival activities, reflections, discussions and conversations will take place on the theme “Courage”. At the festival the new […]
Research planned to be performed in the field of critical infrastructure in the Baltic States and Norway
On Tuesday, 25 June, the Cabinet of Ministers has reviewed the informative notification prepared by the Ministry of Finance regarding the proposal on the initiative of the Fund for Bilateral Relations of the European Economic Area and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms 2014 – 2021. Proposal on the initiative of the Fund for Bilateral Relations “Norwegian and Baltic […]
International cooperation has been launched on the introduction of a common methodology for assessing the quality and development of the correctional system
From 17 to 18 January 2019 in Bucharest, Romania the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service organized an international meeting for the Norway Grants programme partners from the beneficiary states and donor state, setting up three international working groups – “Education”, “Conference and Seminar” and “Evaluation and Indicators”. The aim of the working groups is to […]
International cooperation has been launched to improve the education and training within the correctional system
From 17 to 18 January 2019 the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service organized in Bucharest, Rumania an international meeting for the Norway Grants programme partners from the recipient countries and donor country, setting up three international working groups – “Education”, “Conference and Seminar” and “Evaluation and Indicator”. The aim of the working groups is to strengthen […]
Invitation to submit Norway Grants period 2014–2021 programme “Correctional Services” pre-defined project proposal sent to project applicant Latvian Prison Administration
On 8 April 2019, the Evaluation Commission of the Norway Grants period 2014–2021 programme “Correctional Services” pre-defined project “Establishment of training centre infrastructure and model prison blocks for training opportunities in the Olaine prison territory” approved regulation on project evaluation. On Tuesday, 9 April 2019, an invitation to submit project proposal was sent to project […]
Implementation of the Norway Grants programme “Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Environment” has been launched
On Tuesday, 23 April, an agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia on the implementation of the Norway Grants programme “Mitigation, Adaptation and Environment” (hereinafter the Programme) in Latvia. By the spring of 2024, the programme will […]
Strengthened bilateral cooperation between the Norway Grants 2014-2021 programme operators from six European countries
On 29 March 2019 the first meeting of the international working group “Conferences and Seminars” took place in Lillestrøm, Norway. Over the course of the meeting, representatives of the donor country and programme operators from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Bulgaria, and Czech Republic discussed topics requiring an international discussion and important for the professionals representing correctional […]
The fourth Cooperation Committee meeting of programme “Correctional Services” held in Riga
On 26 March 2019 the Ministry of Justice held the fourth meeting of the Cooperation Committee of the Norway Grants 2014-2021 programme “Correctional Services” in order to discuss topical matters. On 26 March 2019 the Ministry of Justice held the fourth meeting of the Cooperation Committee of the Norway Grants 2014-2021 programme “Correctional Services” (hereinafter […]
The programme “Correctional Services” is launched
The Norway Grants programme “Correctional Services” is launched on 25 March 2019. The Opening event was organized in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia and was attended by representatives from Latvian and Norwegian institutions involved in programme implementation. In the frame of programme Latvian Prison Administration will implement the project “Establishment of […]
Implementation of the Norway Grants programme “Correctional Services” has started
On 22 March 2019, the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of Norway and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia signed the agreement on the implementation of the Norway Grants period 2014–2021 programme “Correctional Services” (hereinafter – programme) in Latvia. Within the framework of the programme, Latvian Prison Administration will implement project “Establishment […]
Representatives from Latvian and Lithuanian justice and correctional services sectors meet in the Addiction Centre in Olaine
Representatives from the Lithuanian Ministry of Justice visited the Olaine prison and the Addiction Centre that was established in Olaine prison territory with the support of the Norway Grants. As part of the visit, Lithuanian colleagues were introduced to the principles of the Centre’s activities and were discussed further cooperation opportunities also. On Thursday, 29 […]
Liepaja is about to hold the third meeting of the Cooperation Committee of programme “Correctional Services”
The Ministry of Justice, as an operator of the Norway Grants period 2014-2021 programme “Correctional Services” to organize from 31 October 2018 to 1 November 2018 at the Liepaja Prison the third meeting of the Cooperation Committee of the programme in order to discuss topical issues with the representatives of the Latvian and Norwegian correctional […]
The Cabinet of Ministers supports concept note project of the Norway Grants programme “Correctional Services”
On 24 July 2018 the Cabinet of Ministers revised the order project “On concept note project for the Norway Grants co-financed programme “Correctional Services”” drawn up by the Ministry of Justice, which foresees establishment of appropriate infrastructure for training and practice for Latvian Prison Administration (hereinafter – LPA) and State Probation Service staff, which would be in […]
The representatives from Norwegian Correctional Services visited the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia
On 13 June 2018 the representatives from Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Services, Correctional Service of Norway Staff Academy and Ullersmo prison visited the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia. The aim of the visit was to start the negotiations with Latvian Prison Administration, Olaine Prison and State Probation Service on the implementation of programme […]
Active work on development of programme concept note took place in stakeholder and strategy meetings of the programme “Correctional Services”
From 7 to 8 March 2018 stakeholder and strategy meetings of programme “Correctional Services” took place in the Ministry of Justice. Within the framework of the meetings the programme concept note was developed. On 14 December 2017 representatives of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway […]
New training center for correction services staff to be built in the territory of Olaine Prison
On January 15 and 16, 2018 two Norway Grants 2014–2021 period meetings will be held in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia, during which implementation of programme “Correctional services” will be discussed. Within the programme it is planned to build a new training centre for the stafff of correctional services in the […]
Memorandum of Understanding on the Implementation of the Norway Grants in Latvia signed
On December 14, 2017 representatives from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Implementation of the Norway Grants in Latvia for 2014 – 2021 period. The main objective of the Norway Grants is to reduce socio-economic disparities between the […]
Conference “Preconditions of effective work of correctional services – dynamic security?”
On 9 and 10 November conference “Preconditions of effective work of correctional services – dynamic security?” was held in Riga, hotel Tallink Hotel Riga. Health care of persons under the supervision of Correction Services – Prison Administration (hereinafter – PA) and the State Probation Service (hereinafter – SPS) is not less important than other security-related matters. […]
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