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

Conference “LEADER 2007-2013 for Rokishkis Rural

Areas”

BORDERS UNITING

by Association “ Rural Partnership Selija” August 21, 2015, Salos

LEADER PROJECTS 2007-2013

The total LEADER budget – EUR 889 311 A LEADER project – EUR 5 000-20 000 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

Exchange of experience in starting and supporting small entrepreneurship.

Promoting networking in tourism, based on attractive activities in lively communities.

Youth exchange.Promoting the Selonian identity.

I. Exchange of experience in starting and supporting small entrepreneurship

(1) Common marketing.

(2) Travelling market. (3) Research of the

market needs. (4) Exchange of the

good practice. (5) Cooperation of

the craftsmen.

Crafts centre ”Rume” Sessions for ceramists.

I. Exchange of experience in starting and supporting small entrepreneurship

(5) Cooperation of the craftsmen.

Crafts centre ”Rume” Developing the

traditional Latvian weaving.

(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

II. Promoting networking in tourism

(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

(2) Publishing info and installing info boards.

Info boards for tourists in Jekabpils novads

II. Promoting networking in tourism

(3) Taking part in village identity activities and festivals.

Annual Hay Days in Kaldabruna village -making sculptures from hay.

II. Promoting networking in tourism

(3) Taking part in village identity activities and festivals.

Annual Hay Days in Kaldabruna village -making sculptures from hay.

II. Promoting networking in tourism

(4) Promoting water tourism and recreation places at the lakes.

NGO “Rotanss” Making Lake Marinzeja publicly accessible.

II. Promoting networking in tourism

(4) Promoting water tourism and recreation places at the lakes.

NGO “Rotanss” Providing catering service.

III. Youth exchange

(1) Promoting cooperation among youth organizations.

(2) Holding sports festivals and camps.

NGO “Usinsh” Providing horse-riding

courses and camps.

III. Youth exchange

(2) Holding sports festivals and camps.

NGO “Sliterani” Facilities for holding

moto sport events.

III. Youth exchange

(3) Holding voluntary work camps.

(4) Promoting healthy lifestyle.

NGO “Holista” Promoting Nordic walking.

IV. Promoting the common Selonian identity

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 16a, AknisteLatvia