The objective of the Action Plan is an implementation of the strategy 2013th – 2015th of the association “Latvian Rural forum” (LRF). It includes enlivening the culture of participative democracy in rural areas of Latvia by ensuring the continuity of the Latvian Rural Parliament as well as to contribute to the sustainability of rural communities.
 
The project will be implemented in the territory of all Latvia. In order to promote the culture of participative democracy in rural areas not only the resolution of Rural Parliament will be implemented but also its involvement in the narrative framework of Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will be ensured. While continuing to represent interests of LRF members thenetwork of rural communities will be expanded and strengthened by encouraging rural people into the organized civil society and forming self-generating community associations that will be involved in action policies and decision-making. Significant activities to ensure the sustainability of rural communities within this period will be raising awareness about resources in the rural communities and strengthening horizontal partnerships. LRF will also provide methodological support for localcommunity initiatives and share good practices in the elements of sustainability.
 
 
The main target group of the project is the Rural Forum member organizations and inhabitants of the rural communities.
 
A Partner in the project is  “Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation” (lapas.lv)
 
Project duration in year 2013 – july- december 
 
 
Implementation of the project is co-financed by European Economic Area Financial Mechanism and the Latvian state – budget 8433.63 LVL.
 
 
This information has been prepared with the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism and the Latvian government financial support. For the content of the information responible is “Latvian Rural Forum”