Inga BerzinaZemgale Planning region

21.09.2010.

PROJECT“Capacity Building of Zemgale

Region for Strengthening the Economic Activities

and Cooperation with Norwegian Institutions”

(Cooperation Agreement No. LV0056)

Objectives of the ProjectObjectives of the Project

• Strengthen the administrative capacity of Zemgale regionStrengthen the administrative capacity of Zemgale region• Establish the regional cooperation networkEstablish the regional cooperation network• Promote the entrepreneurship activitiesPromote the entrepreneurship activities• Create a strong partnership with Spydeberg municipality in Create a strong partnership with Spydeberg municipality in Norway Norway

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Overall aim of the Project:

Enhance the balanced and usitainable Socio-economical development of

Zemgale region while preserving its specific territorial characteristics

Duration of the Project:

01.07.2008. – 30.06.2010.

The Budget of the Project:

Total: 516 780 EUR

Norwegian Financial Instrument 85%

State coofinancing15%

The Project ImplementationThe Project Implementation::Zemgale Zemgale Planning Region in cooperation with 10 partners:Planning Region in cooperation with 10 partners:

Aizkraukle, Bauska, Jelgava and Jekabpils District CouncilsAizkraukle, Bauska, Jelgava and Jekabpils District Councils

Aizkraukle Local Council (novada Dome), Bauska, Dobele, Aizkraukle Local Council (novada Dome), Bauska, Dobele, Jelgava Jelgava andand J Jeekabpils Town Councilskabpils Town Councils

and and Spydeberg municipality in NorwaySpydeberg municipality in Norway

AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE TERRITORAL REFORMAFTER ADMINISTRATIVE TERRITORAL REFORM

Aizkraukles, Auces, Bauskas, Aizkraukles, Auces, Bauskas, Jelgavas, Jaunjelgavas, Jelgavas, Jaunjelgavas, Krustpils, Rundāles, Krustpils countiesKrustpils, Rundāles, Krustpils counties

Jelgavas un Jēkabpils city councilsJelgavas un Jēkabpils city councils

The Direct Target Group:The Direct Target Group:

The planning and development specialists for region The planning and development specialists for region and local authorities, project managers, and local authorities, project managers,

entrepreneurship specialists, politicians, administrative entrepreneurship specialists, politicians, administrative personnelpersonnel

The Indirect Target Group of the Project:The Indirect Target Group of the Project:

The inhabitants of the Zemgale Planning region inter alias entrepreneurs and NGOs

Project results (1):Project results (1):

1. Instruments of sustainable regional development

1.1. Development of unified spatial planning tools1.2. Elaboration of compatible indicator system 1.3. Production of methodology guidelines

Objectives: Objectives: - - to develop the set of unified spatial planning tools,

binding for all local governments in the region and new tools will substitute the current

outdated practices- to develop a series of indicators on

implementation and auditing the planning documents in the region))

Methodological quid Methodological quid llines for spatial ines for spatial planning in Zemgale regionplanning in Zemgale region

territoryterritory

Project results (2):Project results (2):

1.4.Provision of the technical appliances for planning

1.5. Improvement of local planning documents (11)

- 11 PC with A3 colored printersPC equipped with ArcView

(ArcView 9.3.1)- Server (maintenance of ZPR

database)

Project results (3):Project results (3):

2. Instruments for business 2. Instruments for business developemntdevelopemnt

2.1. 2.1. Research (Research (Audit) of “Zemgale Entrepreneurship Development Programme”

2.1.1. Audit of the current work with entrepreneurs

2.1.2. Defining the business support activities

Recommendations on business support activities

Project results Project results (4):(4):

2.22.2. . Development of the unified database of industrial territories

2.2.1. Development of software application

2.2.2. Data input

http://gisdb.zpr.gov.lv/gis

Bacground - Cadastra info

BACKGROUND –TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP 1:10 000

BACKGROUND - ORTOPHOTO MAP 1:10 000

Data Base for Spatial plans of the Territory (67)

HTTP://GISDB.ZPR.GOV.LV/GIS

Data Base of theIndustrial Territories (67)

Data Base of theIndustrial Territories

Project results Project results (5):(5):

2.3. Launching of PPP type of activities

2.3.1. Defining the potential PPP projects

2.3.2.Elaboration of PPP pilot projects (3)

Establishment of Social house in Jēkabpils city Construction of Car parking place within the transport terminal in

Jelgava Establishment and maintenance utility system in Jelgava county

Project results (6):Project results (6):

3. 3. Capacity building measures Capacity building measures (training)(training)

3.1. 3.1. On spatial planning issuesOn spatial planning issues (trained 70 planners)

3.1.1. 3.1.1. Training on data analysisTraining on data analysis

Monitoring of planning documents (P.Šķiņķis)

Data analysis (R.Ķīlis)

Strategical planning (I.Kudriņeckis)

Impact on environment (J.Benders)

3.1.2. 3.1.2. Application of the spatial Application of the spatial planning softwareplanning softwareArcViewArcView5 days training for spatial planners5 days training for spatial planners

5 days training for system 5 days training for system administrationadministration

Training conference on the Training conference on the concept of PPPconcept of PPP

Expertise and participation of experts from Spydeberg Municipality (Norway)

• Alf Johansen - Secretary General ”Innovation Circle Network" and former Chief Planner in Spydeberg, project coordinator from Spydeberg municipality •Michael Fuller-Gee – urban planner, arhitekt and ES expert • Grete Skjelbred – entrepreneurship specialist, project expert

Project results (Project results (77):):

3. 3. 1.3. 1.3. Learning the Norwegian expertiseLearning the Norwegian expertisein Bauska and Aizkraukle (Latvia)

Businesses are investing in the THRIVING and LIVING COMMUNITIES

HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOWNS AND VILLAGES?

Introduction to the concept of “New Urbanism”

Presented by Michael Fuller-Gee and Alf S. Johansen

By 3 days practical training in Bauska and Aizkraukle local planners had theoretical training and practical field studies -

HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BAUSKA AND AIZKRAUKLE?

Expertise and participation of experts from Spydeberg Municipality

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF JUST 3 PROBLEM TERRITORIES WE

CHOOSETown

square

Front of RIMI

River side

River side

FUTURE VISIONS

FUTURE VISIONSBAUSKADevelopment possibilities of Daugava waterfront

Boat harbour

Territory for sports activities

Open-air stage

Campsite

AIZKRAUKLE

3.2.1. 3.2.1. Learning the Norwegian expertise on business promotion and Learning the Norwegian expertise on business promotion and cooperation with entrepreneurscooperation with entrepreneurs

Introduction to Spydeberg Municipality and training on industrial development strategy

Introduction to the spatial planning system in Norway with focus at local level

Visit to Spydeberg industrial park and local businesses Visit to Brænds Økonomi in Askim, introduction to the SME related

regulations Introduction to the role of the regional development agency and workshop -

how to support entrepreneurs (Indre Østfold Bedriftssenter AS) Visit to Regional Industrial Development Agency/Askim Industrial Park Visit to Mysen upper Secondary school. Training on teaching

entrepreneurship at schools Introduction to Notodden Municipality. NUAS – the link to Private Public

Partnerships Regional and local planning – Possibilities and Challenges Regional

development and international cooperation Meeting with Association of Local Authorities in Oslo (KS) and

presentations. Role of KS and focus on international cooperation at local and regional level

TRAINING IN NORWAYTRAINING IN NORWAYProject results (8):Project results (8):

Project results (9):Project results (9):

3.2.2. 3.2.2. Method of advancing the entrepreneurship activitiesMethod of advancing the entrepreneurship activities

How investments in culture and focus on regional identity lead to industrial development and new jobs

New Urbanism in the Oslo region, how has reshaping of the cities and towns contributed to new jobs and economic development

Entrepreneurial city - visit to urban regeneration projects displaying entrepreneurship, culture, interesting design and architecture

Fornebu area – study establishment of a new town with housing and industries

Drammen town renewal and the river side project

Rural tourism and industries in Norway, identity and entrepreneurship

TRAINING IN NORWAYTRAINING IN NORWAY

Training in Oslo

Projekta aktivitātes (10):Projekta aktivitātes (10):

3.3. 3.3. Development of cooperation networks

How to establish and work with strategic development projects in the international context? Industrial innovation (triple helix)

Visit of Technology museum, Norwegian industrial history

How to stimulate and advice startup companies? Osloteknopol

Oslo region industrial development Teaching entrepreneurship and inclusion of entrepreneurial projects into curriculum - Mysen secondary

school

Visit of Spydeberg municipality, PPP projects, work with NGO

Development of cooperation networks between local governments-NGOs-entrepreneurs . Presentation of A.Johansen

SpSpydeberg Municipality ydeberg Municipality

Meeting with SMeeting with Sppydeberg ydeberg Municipality MayorMunicipality Mayor

Project results:Project results:

4. 4. Project publicityProject publicity

4.1. 4.1. Project Project NewsletterNewsletter (4)4.2. 4.2. Public discussion forumsPublic discussion forums (11 on spatial planning and business promotion issues)

4.3. Communication with mass media4.3. Communication with mass media 4.4. 4.4. Information on the web sitesInformation on the web sites

http://www.zemgale.lv/index.php/projekti/novijas-finanu-instruments

4.5. 4.5. Project final conferenceProject final conference http://www.zemgale.lv/index.php/projekti/publikcijas/1275-norvu-gis-

projekta-nr-lv0056-noslguma-konference

15-16 June 2010

INNOVATION THROUGH NEW GOVERNANCE ANDURBAN – RURAL PARTNERSHIPS

Presentation of

Urban Designing and Entrepreneurship Promotion Possibilities

in Bauska and Aizkraukle

Inga Berzina and Sigita Silvjane November 30, 2009 Cesis, Latvia

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