Conference LEADER 2007 -2013 for Rokishkis Rural Areas

Conference “LEADER 2007 -2013 for Rokishkis Rural Areas” BORDERS UNITING by Association “ Rural Partnership Selija” August 21, 2015, Salos

LEADER PROJECTS 2007 -2013 q The total LEADER budget – EUR 889 311 q A LEADER project – EUR 5 000 -20 000 q The implemented LEADER projects - 132: 1. Providing new services – 20. 25% 2. Developing rural knowhow – 20. 39% 3. Supporting sports & health – 25. 73% 4. Creating community centers – 14. 72% 5. Maintaining cultural heritage – 11. 50% 6. Supporting home production – 7. 35%

Ideas for common international LEADER projects in 2014 -2020 Ø Exchange of experience in starting and supporting small entrepreneurship. Ø Promoting networking in tourism, based on attractive activities in lively communities. Ø Youth exchange. Ø Promoting the Selonian identity.

I. Exchange of experience in starting and supporting small entrepreneurship Ø (1) Common marketing. Ø (2) Travelling market. Ø(3) Research of the market needs. Ø(4) Exchange of the good practice. Ø(5) Cooperation of the craftsmen. Crafts centre ”Rume” § Sessions for ceramists.

I. Exchange of experience in starting and supporting small entrepreneurship Ø (5) Cooperation of the craftsmen. Crafts centre ”Rume” § Developing the traditional Latvian weaving.

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø (1) Working out a common tourism route in the border area of Latvia and Lithuania “Welcome to Selonia on both sides of the boarder”. § Visiting Manor houses The renovated exhibition hall at Garsene manor house.

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø(1) Working out a common tourist route in the boarder area of Latvia and Lithuania “Welcome to Selonia - on the both sides of the boarder”. § Visiting the renovated old Lutheran churches Ungurmuizha church

II. Promoting networking in tourism § Visiting the renovated old Lutheran churches. A room for praying in Ungurmuizha church.

II. Promoting networking in tourism § Visiting nature sights. NGO “Esparsete” Access to the local spring – a public source of drinking water.

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø (2) Publishing info and installing info boards. § Info boards for tourists in Jekabpils novads

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø (3) Taking part in village identity activities and festivals. § Annual Hay Days in Kaldabruna village making sculptures from hay.

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø (3) Taking part in village identity activities and festivals. § Annual Hay Days in Kaldabruna village making sculptures from hay.

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø (4) Promoting water tourism and recreation places at the lakes. NGO “Rotanss” § Making Lake Marinzeja publicly accessible.

II. Promoting networking in tourism Ø (4) Promoting water tourism and recreation places at the lakes. NGO “Rotanss” § Providing catering service.

III. Youth exchange Ø (1) Promoting cooperation among youth organizations. Ø (2) Holding sports festivals and camps. NGO “Usinsh” § Providing horse-riding courses and camps.

III. Youth exchange Ø (2) Holding sports festivals and camps. NGO “Sliterani” § Facilities for holding moto sport events.

III. Youth exchange Ø (3) Holding voluntary work camps. Ø (4) Promoting healthy lifestyle. NGO “Holista” § Promoting Nordic walking.

IV. Promoting the common Selonian identity Ø Getting a deeper knowledge of the cultural traditions. NGO “Abra” § Workshops on traditional crafts: - making soap; - making woolen things.

Fortune favors the brave! Skaidrite Medvecka “Rural Partnership Selija” Skolas 16 a, Akniste Latvia