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The purpose of the project is to provide support for the civic participation activities of the residents of Northern Latgale and to promote cooperation between the NGO`s and active communities.
The project promoter has carried out a survey of Latgale NGO`s to identify the needs of the non-governmental sector and communities, and the results show that there is often a lack of cooperation with local governments. The main reasons are the lack of experience and knowledge, the lack of qualified and permanent specialists, the lack of knowledge of the methods of involvement of citizens as members and volunteers in NGO`s etc.
The project promoter has planned the establishment of a common platform for the Northern Latgale NGO`s ensuring their co-operation; initiatives of Northern Latgale inhabitants "Get to know yourself in Northern Latgale!"; a cycle of civic education activities, information campaigns and training on the culture of democracy. A series of good practice examples will provide an opportunity to learn about different types of cooperation between municipalities and NGOs, joint activities, initiatives.
The beneficiaries will be residents of local communities, especially young people who will have the opportunity to participate in the development of their places of residence, become more actively involved in decision-making and improve knowledge about development planning and implementation processes. However, benefits of the municipality will be better understanding of the needs of the residents and greater public confidence in the municipality.