Latvia–Lithuania Programme 2007–2013 in Facts and Numbers Thematic Division of Projects (%)
EUR 60 million funding (ERDF)
129 projects
more than 500 project partners from Latvia and Lithuania
shares 588 km of the border between two countries
effect on 3 people
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Education 6000 persons educated and trained 1600 teachers involved in experience exchange and educational activities 230 marine specialists educated 26 educational buildings improved 20 vocational institutions involved in joint activities 22 projects / EUR 8.5 million ERDF
Tourism
Natural Resources 70 places along rivers and lakes improved (swimming spots, car parks, benches, information stands) 10 awareness-raising campaigns on environmental issues organised
20 projects / EUR 10.5 million ERDF
Culture
Social Inclusion 818 social workers trained 2600 persons have received social services 270 persons have participated in animal therapy courses
7 projects / EUR 1.3 million ERDF
Health Care and Social Services
40 new tourism products created 120 workshops and fairs attended by tourism service providers 20 cultural-historical objects reconstructed
200 joint culture events organised 2000 cultural workers trained 20 000 people have participated in cultural events
Liepaja beach is the first beach in the Baltics adapted for people with special needs 300 doctors involved in experience exchange and development of rehabilitation programmes 17 objects upgraded with social infrastructure
8 projects / EUR 8 million ERDF
17 projects / EUR 4.3 million ERDF
6 projects / EUR 4.2 million ERDF
New Technologies 3000 tests for entrepreneurs carried out in the laboratories 3000 persons trained to work with new technologies 10 laboratories established or improved 11 truffle gardens created 7 projects / EUR 2.4 million ERDF
Business and Employment 2300 people have improved their skills and knowledge to compete in the labor market 4000 persons have received business consultations 16 networks for business and research created 20 objects upgraded with business infrastructure 13 projects / EUR 4.2 million ERDF
Safety
Youth Development 600 events organised 7020 youngsters trained Youth House in Liepaja founded
8 projects / EUR 3.5 million ERDF
Sport 65 sports events organised 10 000 participants involved
8 projects / EUR 1 million ERDF
Transport and Accessibility
40 different types of equipment (including 10 fire trucks) purchased for rescue services 400 fire fighters trained
14.7 km of bicycle trails renovated 30 roadside rest areas reconstructed 5 harbour communication systems improved 3000 children educated on road safety
7 projects / EUR 7.3 million ERDF
6 projects / EUR 4.8 million ERDF