Projekts noslēdzas 2015. gada 31. decembrī. Ieskats projektā un turpinājumā:
Projekta rezultāti skaitļos:
ProjektaNoslegumaRaksts_Skaitli
http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/nosledzas-ekl-istenotais-projekts-aktiva-pilsoniska-lidzdaliba-latvija-es/
Biedrība „Eiropas Kustība Latvijā” (EKL) ir uzsākusi īstenot Eiropas Ekonomikas zonas (EEZ) finanšu instrumenta 2009.-2014.gada perioda programmas „NVO fonds” apakšporgrammas „NVO darbības atbalsta programma” projektu „Aktīva pilsoniskā līdzdalība: Latvija = ES”. Projekts tiek īstenots no 2013. gada 26. augusta līdz 2015. gada 31. decembrim. Projekta kopējais finansējums: 46833 LVL (66637 EUR).
Mērķis: veicināt pilsoniskās sabiedrības informētību, pilsonisko apziņu un aktīvu līdzdalību lēmumu pieņemšanā nacionālā, kā arī Eiropas Savienības/starptautiskā (neizslēdzot vietējo/reģionālo) līmenī.
Programma tiks pamatā realizēta Latvijas teritorijā (gan Rīgā, gan reģionos), dažas specifiskas aktivitātes īstenojot ārzemēs/ar ārvalstu kolēģiem.
Projektā paredzētās galvenās aktivitātes:
- Partnerību stiprināšana un darbs ar mērķa grupām (eksperti, NVO un NVO tīkli, jaunieši, lēmumu pieņēmēji, plašāka sabiedrība);
- Informācijas sniegšana un dialogs (EKL Ziņu lapa, mediji, sociālie mediji u.c.);
- Līdzdalība un līdzdalības veicināšana saskaņā ar EKL tematiskajām prioritātēm (ES Pilsoņu gads; Latvijas prezidentūra ES Padomē, ES daudzgadu budžets (2014-2020));
- Interešu aizstāvība, uzraudzība, līdzdalības veicināšana sadarbībā ar pārvaldes iestādēm;
- Pasākumi EKL kapacitātes celšanai.
Plānots, ka EKL projekts cels pilsoniskās sabiedrības informētību, spējas un vēlmi iesaistīties lemumu pieņemšanā Latvijā un ES un aktīvi izmantot ES sniegtās iespējas.
Par projekta gaitu, galvenajiem rezultātiem u.c. jaunumiem, sekojiet informācijai EKL ziņu lapās:
1) 27.08.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-27-augusts-2013-gads-nr-26/
2) 10.09.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-27-2013-gada-10-septembris/
3) 24.09.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-28-2013-gada-24-septembris/
4) 01.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-29-01-10-2013/
5) 08.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunakas-ekl-zinas-nr-2013-30-08-10-2013/
6) 15.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunaka-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-31-15-10-2013/
7) 22.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-oktobra-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-32-22-10-2013/
8) 29.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/oktobra-pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa/
9) 05.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-novembris-ar-jaunako-ekl-zinu-lapu-nr-2013-34/
10) 12.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-35-gada-eiropas-cilveka-balsojums-konkursi-un-pasakumi/
11) 19.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-19-11-2013-nr-2013-36-gada-eiropas-cilveka-lideri-projekti-prakses-iespejas/
12) 26.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/novembra-pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa-26-11-2013-nr-2013-37/
13) 03.12.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunakas-ekl-zinas-nr-2013-38-2013-gada-3-decembris/
14) 10.12.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-39-nosledzies-gada-eiropas-cilveka-balsojums/
15) 17.12.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa-2013-gada-nr-2013-40/
16) 07.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/2014-gada-pirma-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-1-daudz-jaunu-projektu-iespeju/
17) 14.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-14-01-2014-nr-2014-02-seminari-konkursi-un-publikacijas/
18) 21.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-03-21-01-2014-diskusijas-un-seminari-publikacijas/
19) 28.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/janvara-pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-04-seminari-un-es-projektu-iespejas/
20) 04.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/februaris-klat-ar-iknedelas-ekl-zinu-lapu-04-02-2014-nr-2014-05/
21) 11.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-11-02-2014-nr-2014-06-reportaza-no-ukrainas-prakses-iespejas-un-ekl-seminars/
22) 18.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/eiropas-kustiba-latvija-zinu-lapa-18-02-2014-nr-2014-07/
23) 25.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-pedeja-zinu-lapa-februari-nr-2014-08-ekl-vakances-projektu-rezultati/
24) 04.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/marta1/
25) 11.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/marts11/
26) 18.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/18marts/
27) 25.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/25marts/
28) 01.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/1aprilis/
29) 08.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/8april/
30) 15.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/15aprilis/
31) 22.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/22april/
32) 29.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/29aprilis/
33) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/6maijs/
34) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/13maijs/
35) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/20maijs/
36) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/27maijs/
37) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/3junijs/
38) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/17junijs_eklzinulapa/
39) 01.07.2014 – https://lv-lv.facebook.com/eiropaskustiba
40) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl15julijszinulapa/
41) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/eklnewsletter29julijs/
42) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/12augusteklzinulapa/
43) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/28augustaeklzinulapa/
44) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/klat-septembris-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-29-02-09-2014/
45) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/ekl_zinu_lapa_9septembris/
46) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/ekl23septembra_zinulapa/
47) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/ekl_zinulapa_30septembris/
49) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/28oktobris_eklzinulapa/
50) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/11novembra_eklzinulapa/
51) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/25novembris_eklzinulapa/
52) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/2decembris_eklzinulapa/
53) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/9decembris_eklzinulapa/
54) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/16decembris_eklzinulapa/
55) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/23decembris_eklzinulapa/
EKL sociālo mediju saites, kurās redzama EKL ievietotā informācija:
1) Twitter: https://twitter.com/EiropasKustiba,
2) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eiropaskustiba,
3) Draugiem.lv: http://www.draugiem.lv/group/16093912/eiropas-kustiba-latvija/.
Projekta īstenotāja kontaktinformācija:
Biedrība „Eiropas Kustība Latvijā”
Merķeļa iela 13, 424.kab., Rīga, LV-1050,
E-pasts: info@eiropaskustiba,lv,
Tel./Fax: 67326548
Projektu finansiāli atbalsta Islande, Lihtenšteina un Norvēģija
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The European Movement – Latvia (EML) is launching a new project “Active civic participation: Latvia = EU(Me)” under the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 EEA Grants program’s “NGO fund” subprogram “NGO Activity Support Measure.” The project takes place from 26.08.2013 until 31.12.2015 with a budget of 46833 LVL (66637 EUR).
The aim: to foster civil society’s civic awareness, provide relevant information and promote active participation in decision-making on the national and European Union/international (not excluding local/regional) levels. The program will basically be realized in Latvia’s territory (in Riga and regions), with some specific activities abroad/with foreign colleagues.
Since July 2014 European Movement – Latvia (EML) is running a project “Active civic participation: Latvia = EU”. The main goal of the project is to foster civic awareness of the civil society, to provide relevant information and promote active participation in decision-making on the national and European Union/international (including local/regional) levels with a special focus on EU issues.
During the project European Movement – Latvia closely cooperates with Latvian and European NGO’s and networks, volunteers, civil society, decision-makers, public sector, youth and experts in different sectors and other.
The main activities and results (for the year 2013 and begging of the 2014):
- Weekly Newsletter: the aim of this activity is to inform about current events, EU related news, features and participation opportunities and to inform about progress and results of the project. The results of this activity: since the start of the project until the end of the 2013, the EML issued 15 newsletters. The number of receivers is approximately 2330 (including members of European Movement – Latvia, students, youth, decision-makers, politicians, employees of public sector, members of academic environment, members of NGO’s and others).
- Homepage www.eiropaskustiba.lv: the aim of this activity is to inform about EML news, activities and topical issues on the Latvian and EU level as well as about the project “Active civic participation: Latvia = EU”. The results of this activity: The EML on a regular basis is updating information on the webpage, both at the news section incl. the section aimed for this project and the section – “Participation opportunities”. EML regularly updates information about the project and its results as well as other actual topical information.
- Communication trough social media/networks (Twitter, Facebook, Draugiem.lv): EML actively is using social media to share topical news about events, opinions, EML activities etc. EML is using social media as information promoting tool and as outreach platform. The results of this activity: Twitter – more than 1000 followers, 235 tweets with unique content; Facebook: more than 250 followers, 32 posts; Draugiem.lv – more than 265 followers, 15 posts.
- Media relations: EML is reactively and proactively working with mass media in order to inform about the EML’s activities (including project activities and results) and about actual European issue and civic participation related topics in the public space. The results of this activity: Since July 2014, the EML has published around 15 newsletters and has appeared in media (TV, radio, internet portals and newspapers).
- Participation in events/activities: the aim of this activity is to promote public awareness and active civic participation on Latvian and EU level and provide information about opportunities which are provided by the EU. The results of this activity: participation in such events/activities:
- Participation in the activities of European Year of Citizens int.al. participation in the European Year of Citizens Alliance;
- Participation in the steering group of the European Year of Citizens organized by Ministry of Culture;
- Participation in regional events “Jump! 2013: European Year of Citizens”;
- EML participated in forum “Nantes Creative Generations forum” (Nantes, France). EML presented simulation game method for working with youngsters – “Youngster, Be an Active European” (created by EML). EML representatives participated also in working groups and partner networking activities (EML was invited as one of the good practice example for working with youth, informing and educating about EU);
- Simulation game focused on youth unemployment and education issues at Smiltenes Gymnasium.
- Participation in youth forum “You for Europe – Europe for You” (at Jēkabpils). EKL organized working groups for youngsters explaining decision making process and the importance of civic participation which was followed by actively involving youngsters in planning their ideas (working group “From idea to its realization”).
- Participation in exhibition “School 2014” (under European Commission stand) offering information about active participation and volunteering opportunities both in EML and Europe etc.
- Public discussions and/or press conferences, expert discussion/round tables/Open space interactive discussions/events: EML has launched planning activities for the possible events in 2014 (e.g. planning activities with partners, NGOs, decision makers etc.).
- Discussions and interactive events for the students/youth: activities for students/youngsters are planned to be implemented along the whole run of the project. Planned activities are such as – e.g. simulation games, workshops informing about European volunteer service (one of the EML basic activities), sharing practical information on CV and motivation letter preparation etc., During these activities EML is inviting young people to share their opinion and suggestions on several topical issues (e.g.Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, European Year of Citizens, active civic participation etc.). The results of this activity: EML organized a simulation game about youth employment and educational issues as well as about active civic participation at LV and EU level (in Smiltene Gymnasium); Participation (27 February 2014) in youth forum “You for Europe – Europe for You” (at Jēkabpils). EKL organized working groups for youngsters explaining decision making process and the importance of civic participation which was followed by actively involving youngsters in planning their ideas (working group “From idea to its realization”).
- Training for NGOs, decision makers and other stakeholders (e.g. youth, students) about civic participation and other relevant topics: this activity is planned for the year 2014. Training planned in different regions of Latvia, with interactive elements and EML providing information to members about where they will be able to apply the acquired skills.
- Cooperation with Latvian and European NGO networks: EML continues to cooperate with Latvian and European NGOs and their European networks int.al. European Year of Citizens Alliance, Civic Alliance – Latvia, the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation, European Latvian Association, European Movement International. The main aim of this cooperation is to promote civic participation. Results: In November 2013 EML actively cooperated with CONCORD and the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation when planning annual priorities and activities for Year 2015: European year for Development for Cooperation (approximately every two weeks).
- Cooperation with EU information providers in Latvia: the aims of these activities are to promote an effective exchange and circulation of information on EU topics and civic participation, to provide consultations and to offer EML newsletter for further distribution and use in practice. EML has updated the list of EU information providers.
- Participation in dialogue about EU multiannual budget (2014-2020)
- Work on the new model of civic participation in Latvia.
- Cooperation, advocacy and improving coordination with public sector (int.al. monitoring functions)
- Work on the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (preparing, implementing, evaluation)
- Research of additional funding (and thus funding attraction) for the EML projects/activities.
- Work with EML Members and volunteers (attraction of new, involvement and training).
- Capacity building of the employees of EML.
- To ensure practical materials for EML daily work.
- Participation at activities/events organized and/or hosted by partner organizations
- To ensure project publicity (EML homepage, social networks, other mass media)
It is envisaged that these activities will improve civil society’s informedness, capacity and wish to take part in decision-making in Latvia and the EU and to actively use opportunities provided by the EU.
For the information about the main activities and results of the project and other relevant information, please follow the information published in the News Letters of EML:
1) 27.08.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-27-augusts-2013-gads-nr-26/
2) 10.09.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-27-2013-gada-10-septembris/
3) 24.09.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-28-2013-gada-24-septembris/
4) 01.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-29-01-10-2013/
5) 08.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunakas-ekl-zinas-nr-2013-30-08-10-2013/
6) 15.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunaka-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-31-15-10-2013/
7) 22.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-oktobra-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-32-22-10-2013/
8) 29.10.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/oktobra-pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa/
9) 05.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-novembris-ar-jaunako-ekl-zinu-lapu-nr-2013-34/
10) 12.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-35-gada-eiropas-cilveka-balsojums-konkursi-un-pasakumi/
11) 19.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-19-11-2013-nr-2013-36-gada-eiropas-cilveka-lideri-projekti-prakses-iespejas/
12) 26.11.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/novembra-pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa-26-11-2013-nr-2013-37/
13) 03.12.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunakas-ekl-zinas-nr-2013-38-2013-gada-3-decembris/
14) 10.12.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2013-39-nosledzies-gada-eiropas-cilveka-balsojums/
15) 17.12.2013, http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa-2013-gada-nr-2013-40/
16) 07.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/2014-gada-pirma-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-1-daudz-jaunu-projektu-iespeju/
17) 14.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-14-01-2014-nr-2014-02-seminari-konkursi-un-publikacijas/
18) 21.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/klat-jaunaka-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-03-21-01-2014-diskusijas-un-seminari-publikacijas/
19) 28.01.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/janvara-pedeja-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-04-seminari-un-es-projektu-iespejas/
20) 04.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/februaris-klat-ar-iknedelas-ekl-zinu-lapu-04-02-2014-nr-2014-05/
21) 11.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-zinu-lapa-11-02-2014-nr-2014-06-reportaza-no-ukrainas-prakses-iespejas-un-ekl-seminars/
22) 18.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/eiropas-kustiba-latvija-zinu-lapa-18-02-2014-nr-2014-07/
23) 25.02.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl-pedeja-zinu-lapa-februari-nr-2014-08-ekl-vakances-projektu-rezultati/
24) 04.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/marta1/
25) 11.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/marts11/
26) 18.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/18marts/
27) 25.03.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/25marts/
28) 01.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/1aprilis/
29) 08.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/8april/
30) 15.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/15aprilis/
31) 22.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/22april/
32) 29.04.2014 http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/29aprilis/
33) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/6maijs/
34) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/13maijs/
35) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/20maijs/
36) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/27maijs/
37) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/3junijs/
38) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/17junijs_eklzinulapa/
The results of project implementation in the first half of 2014
Within the first half of the year 2014, in the project „Active civic participation: Latvia = EU(Me)” has actively participated and organised a variety of events. To sum up the experience in the first six months, European Movement in Latvia has:
- Regularly published news about the project activities in our newsletter (22 newsletters), as well informed our followers via social media (at least 3 times a week) and our website.
- Mainly EML president Andris Gobiņš, but also board members, have collaborated with local and international media on a various topics. Some of the media articles in this period:
o 08.01. participation in the expert panel in the LTV1 „Sastrēgumstunda” about the creation of the new government
o 07.03. Interview to LR2 programme „Eiropas Atslēgas” about the civil paricipation on EU level
o 11.03. Interview to LTV1 programme „Viss Notika” about the impact of EP to Latvian society
o 13.03. Interview to LETA about the 10th anniversary of Latvia in EU – success stories and failures
o 22.03. Interview of EML board member I. Ķelpe to LR4 about EP elections
o 23.04. Interview to the new multimedia portal of Parliament about the upcoming NGO and Parliament cooperation forum
o 28.04. Interview of EML board member I. Ķelpe to LR5 youth programma about Latvia’s decade in EU
o 29.04. Interview to LETA about the success stories and failures of Latvian decade in EU
o 30.04. Interview of EML board member I. Ķelpe to LTV1 about EP groups and elections
o 01.05.2014 – comment on LR1 programme „Krustpunkti” about the opinions expressed regarding the decade in EU
o 08.05.2014 – interview to LR1 news about the EML Europe day activities
o 12.05.2014 – Interview to newspaper „Diena” about Latvia’s media environment, suggestions to LTV1 programma about the MEPs assessment.
o 14.05.2014 –interview in the programme „Krustpunkti” about EU migration policies, as well for De Facto and TV5
o 14.05.2014 – interview and suggestions to LTV1 programme de Facto about assessment of MEPs
o 20.05.2014 – interview to portal LV.LV about the previous MEPs’s activities
o 24.05.2014 – interview to news agency BNS par the participation in EP elections
o 25.05.2014 – interview to LETA about EP election results
o 26.05.2014 – participation in LR1 programme „7 dienas Eiropā”
o 27.05.2014 – participation RīgaTV24 programme „Globuss” about EU and foreign affairs
o 13.06.2014 – particiaption RīgaTV24 programme „Globuss”
o 27.06.2014 – interview to portal LV.LV about the necessity of European affairs minister in Latvia
- EML president, the bureau personnel and members of board have tried to participate in the events organised by the partners in the relation with EML core activities. In this period, the main activities are related to:
o European Year of Citizens;
o Upcoming European Year of Development
o Upcoming Latvian Presidency
o Open Government Partnership
- In the field of events, EML together with our partners have tried to pay particular attention to the latest discussions and include them into our events, therefore in the period we have organised a discussion „The development of social entrepreneurship in Latvia and Europe” on 27th May together with European level expert Ariane Rodert and EESC and Latvia NGO „SUSTENTO”.
Within this project EML has organised and participated in some events for youth:
o SCHOOL 2014 – from 28th February to 2nd March – EML organised a set of activities;
o In Jekabpils 27th February EML personnel together with volunteers organised a workshop „”From an idea until implementation”
o On 9th May, EML organised EUROPE DAY for a group of 10 year olds (the first European generation in Latvia) to discuss about Europe in an interactive way.
- EML president has participated and EML has organised training and provided information about the civil participation:
o On 15th April to The Latvian Fededation of Retired – about the role of civil participation before EP elections, the functions and duties of MEPs, etc.
- Cooperation with local and international NGOs has been a priority throughout the whole project. In this period, EML has paid particular attention to 1) Cabinet of Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings – this involves many formal and informal meetings: 2) Participation in European Year of Citizens (EYCA) events also in Brussels on 20th February; 3) Cooperation with GovFaces before EP elections.
- Cooperation with EU information providers in Latvian has been done on a regular basis via newsletters and group on Facebook, informing about the actual events and asking to send information.
- The dialogue about EU multiannual budget is mainly carried out through the Cabinet of Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings which covers a variety of relevant questions and issues of this topic, as well EML president has attended and expressed his opinion in the commission meeting in the Parliament.
- Similarly the work on the new model of civil participation is mainly done by participation in the formal and informal meeting around Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings and the relevant commission meeting in the Parliament. In the project period, EML has actively cooperated with the Parliament and partners in the organisation of NGO Forum on 19th May, as well follow-up with the commissions and introducing them to the results of the event. The evaluation of the event was discussed also with foreign partners in the second part of 2014.
- Cooperation and advocacy, as well coordination activities are done regularly by EML president, bureau personnel and members of the board in the following meetings (whose topics are relevant to the project and EML activities):
o Meetings of the Senior Civil servant in MFA;
o Meetings regarding Council of Europe in MFA;
o Cooperation with EYCA within European Year of Citizens;
o Cooperation and meeting with partners regarding European Year of Development in MFA;
o Cabinet of Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings;
- Regarding the preparation for the Latvian Presidency, EML president, bureau personnel and members of board have actively participated by expressing the opinion in the media and meeting with the official authorities:
o Meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs about the preparation for the Latvian Presidency;
o Meetings with the NGOs and Secretariat of Presidency;
o Individual and informal meetings with the personnel from Secretariat of Presidency;
o Presentation by Italian and Greek presidencies and their priorities;
- EML personnel has visited seminars and informational meeting, as well monitored online resources for additional funding possibilities. Within the first half year, EML has submitted an application for EVS project that was approved in the second half of 2014.
- The work with EML members, staff and volunteers is one of the main priorities. The year 2014 has brought many new changes in the personnel of EML, as well the organisation has tried and succeeded to involve many new volunteers. We have developed a database of volunteers and established a stable relationship with several volunteers, who mainly assist in the organisation of events.
- The capacity building of EML personnel is mainly related to the attendance various seminars. In this period:
o Social media and the 2014 Elections (webinar)
o Electronic application forms for EVS
- As there was no need, EML has not created any materials in this period.
- EML personnel and president has attended several events organised by partners:
o Events by EYCA in the diffusion of elaborated recommendations;
o Participation in the member meeting by Latvian Civil Aliance;
o Experience exchange in Lithuania in the context of Presidency;
o The Erasmus + programme release
- EML has provided information about the implementation both on our social media and website (see more in the Latvian version).
39) 01.07.2014 – https://lv-lv.facebook.com/eiropaskustiba
40) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/ekl15julijszinulapa/
41) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/eklnewsletter29julijs/
42) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/12augusteklzinulapa/
43) http://www.eiropaskustiba.lv/28augustaeklzinulapa/
44) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/klat-septembris-ekl-zinu-lapa-nr-2014-29-02-09-2014/
45) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/ekl_zinu_lapa_9septembris/
46) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/ekl23septembra_zinulapa/
47) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/ekl_zinulapa_30septembris/
49) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/28oktobris_eklzinulapa/
50) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/11novembra_eklzinulapa/
51) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/25novembris_eklzinulapa/
52) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/2decembris_eklzinulapa/
53) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/9decembris_eklzinulapa/
54) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/16decembris_eklzinulapa/
55) http://eiropaskustiba4.101.lv/23decembris_eklzinulapa/
The results of project implementation in the second half of 2014
Within the second half of the year 2014, in the project „Active civic participation: Latvia = EU(Me)” has actively participated and organised a variety of events. To sum up the experience in the first six months, European Movement in Latvia has:
- Regularly published news about the project activities in our newsletter (19 newsletters), as well informed our followers via social media (at least 3 times a week) and our website.
- Mainly EML president Andris Gobiņš, but also board members, have collaborated with local and international media on a various topics. Some of the media articles in this period:
- 07.2014 – interview of Andris Gobins to LR1 about EU directive on tabacco
- 07.2014 – opinion paper to „Latvijas avīze” about EP committees work
- 08.2014 – comments about the visit of Angela Merkele in news of LNT and TV3
- 08.2014 – participation in show LR2 “Dzīves virtuve” about EML
- 09.2014 – interview in “Latvijas vēstnesis”
- 10.2014 – Participation in LR1 show “Krustpunktā” in the eve of elections
- 10.2014 – Interview for LR1 „7 dienas Eiropā” about Latvia’s presidency period
- 10.2014 –Interview for LR1 „7 dienas Eiropā” about the new EC
- 10.2014. – “Latvijas vēstnesis” „European Commission today: the new organisation of work”
- 12.2014 – Comment in “ir.lv” about EVS
- 12.2014 –Interview to LR1 – TTIP contracts
- EML president, the bureau personnel and members of board have tried to participate in the events organised by the partners in the relation with EML core activities. In this period, the main activities are related to:
- European Year of Citizens;
- Upcoming European Year of Development
- Upcoming Latvian Presidency
- Open Government Partnership
- In the field of events, EML together with our partners have tried to pay particular attention to the latest discussions and include them into our events, therefore in the period we have organised two events: 1) on 26th August EML organised an event “European Year of Citizens 2013 and 2014 – achieved and things to do” in order to sum the events and achieved results for the thematic EU year. 2) on 18th November, EML organised an event “Civil society in Latvia (and EU) and political decision making” to inform about the possible ways of participation.
Within this project EML has organised and participated in some events for youth:
- 28th September president of EML met with youth in private secondary school “Laisma” to inform about different possibilities.
- 7th November president of EML participation in the forum of Baltic countries pupils’ governing body “Going further the Baltic way” whose aim was to strengthen the youth cooperation.
- 8th December EML personnel informed the youth of RV1Ģ about EVS and other EU project possibilities.
- EML president has participated and EML has organised training and provided information about the civil participation:
- 28th October the EML team met with the delegation of Bosnia and Hercegovina to inform about the cooperation between Latvian NGOs and Parliament in the organisation of NGO forum, as well to tell about the Latvian experience while entering EU.
- Cooperation with local and international NGOs has been a priority throughout the whole project. In this period, EML has paid particular attention to 1) Cabinet of Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings – this involves many formal and informal meetings: 2) Participation in European Year of Citizens (EYCA); 3) Participation in the European Year of Development preparation activities; 4) Participation in the discussion about Open Government Partnership.
- Cooperation with EU information providers in Latvian has been done on a regular basis via newsletters and group on Facebook, informing about the actual events and asking to send information.
- The dialogue about EU multiannual budget is mainly carried out through the Cabinet of Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings which cover a variety of relevant questions and issues of this topic; as well EML president has attended and expressed his opinion in the commission meeting in the Parliament.
- Similarly the work on the new model of civil participation is mainly done by participation in the formal and informal meeting around Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings and the relevant commission meeting in the Parliament. In the project period, EML has actively cooperated with the Parliament and partners in the organisation of NGO Forum on 19th May, as well follow-up with the commissions and introducing them to the results of the event. The evaluation of the event was discussed also with foreign partners in the second part of 2014.
- Cooperation and advocacy, as well coordination activities are done regularly by EML president, bureau personnel and members of the board in the following meetings (whose topics are relevant to the project and EML activities):
- Meetings of the Senior Civil servant in MFA;
- Meetings regarding Council of Europe in MFA;
- Cooperation with EYCA within European Year of Citizens;
- Cooperation and meeting with partners regarding European Year of Development in MFA;
- Cabinet of Ministers and NGO memorandum meetings;
- Regarding the preparation for the Latvian Presidency, EML president, bureau personnel and members of board have actively participated by expressing the opinion in the media and meeting with the official authorities:
- EML personnel have visited seminars and informational meeting, as well monitored online resources for additional funding possibilities. Within the second half year, EML has submitted an application for several projects like Latvian Presidency NGO events, call for proposal from MFA for European Year of Development, accreditation for EVS projects, call for proposals for the following EU information providers’ forum.
- The work with EML members, staff and volunteers is one of the main priorities. The year 2014 has brought many new changes in the personnel of EML, as well the organisation has tried and succeeded to involve many new volunteers. We have developed a database of volunteers and established a stable relationship with several volunteers, who mainly assist in the organisation of events.
- The capacity building of EML personnel is mainly related to the attendance various seminars. In this period:
- 20th August, EML team visited the seminar by Maureen E.Feit, a NGO leadership expert from USA.
- 25th August, EML visited the seminar about the EEZ projects “Research”.
- 27-28th November, EML team visit the media seminar organised by EESC in Milan.
- 10th December, EML visited the seminar about EU education tendencies.
- EML started to create the design for the new business cards, as well as we have changed our server and try to improve other technical aspects.
- EML personnel and president has attended several events organised by partners:
- 19.07. Participation in the debates organised by LIAA about the EU Eastern partnership;
- 21.-22.08. Participation in the conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way;
- 29.08. Participation in the seminar organised by LIAA about the situation in Crimea;
- 12.11. Participation in the conference about the ESF use in Latvia.
- EML has provided information about the implementation both on our social media and website (see more in the Latvian version).
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Contact information:
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Project is financially supported by Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway