Regional Policy Guidelines for 2021-2027.
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Type of law
Policy
Abstract
The document delineates Latvia's regional policy guidelines for 2021–2027, emphasizing the reduction of socio-economic disparities across regions through targeted investments and strategic development measures.
The legal context involves the Regional Development Law, which assigns the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (MoEPRD) as the leading institution responsible for developing and implementing regional policy, including coordination of state aid measures and EU fund utilization.
Key measures include the allocation of EU funds, state and municipal budgets, and foreign financial instruments to support infrastructure development, entrepreneurship, human capital reinforcement, and service efficiency. Specific action plans involve support for site preparation, infrastructure development, smart solutions, regional innovation platforms, and capacity building of local governments and planning regions.
The document also highlights the importance of supporting regional projects, improving public service accessibility, and fostering civil society participation, with detailed objectives and performance indicators explicitly outlined. Institutional responsibilities are assigned to MoEPRD and co-responsible bodies, with timelines extending to 2029 for certain initiatives, and mechanisms such as project competitions, regional project programs, and public participation procedures are specified. Implementation strategies focus on mobilizing EU funds, developing regulatory frameworks, and enhancing institutional capacities.
The plan emphasizes procedural considerations like public involvement, legal amendments, and monitoring tools, including regional development indicators and statistical systems. Stakeholder engagement is underscored through public participation, civil society involvement, and community-led initiatives, with specific support measures and evaluation criteria explicitly described to ensure adherence to policy objectives and effective regional development.
The legal context involves the Regional Development Law, which assigns the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (MoEPRD) as the leading institution responsible for developing and implementing regional policy, including coordination of state aid measures and EU fund utilization.
Key measures include the allocation of EU funds, state and municipal budgets, and foreign financial instruments to support infrastructure development, entrepreneurship, human capital reinforcement, and service efficiency. Specific action plans involve support for site preparation, infrastructure development, smart solutions, regional innovation platforms, and capacity building of local governments and planning regions.
The document also highlights the importance of supporting regional projects, improving public service accessibility, and fostering civil society participation, with detailed objectives and performance indicators explicitly outlined. Institutional responsibilities are assigned to MoEPRD and co-responsible bodies, with timelines extending to 2029 for certain initiatives, and mechanisms such as project competitions, regional project programs, and public participation procedures are specified. Implementation strategies focus on mobilizing EU funds, developing regulatory frameworks, and enhancing institutional capacities.
The plan emphasizes procedural considerations like public involvement, legal amendments, and monitoring tools, including regional development indicators and statistical systems. Stakeholder engagement is underscored through public participation, civil society involvement, and community-led initiatives, with specific support measures and evaluation criteria explicitly described to ensure adherence to policy objectives and effective regional development.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Reģionālās politikas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027. gadam.
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