Latvia–LithuaniaProgramme 2007–2013in Facts and Numbers

EUR 60 million funding (ERDF)

129 projects more than 500 project partners from Latvia and Lithuania

shares 588 km of the border between two countries

effect on 3 million people

Thematic Division of Projects (%)

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6000 persons educated and trained1600 teachers involved in experience exchange and educational activities230 marine specialists educated26 educational buildings improved20 vocational institutions involved in joint activities

40 new tourism products created 120 workshops and fairs attended by tourism service providers20 cultural-historical objects reconstructed

3000 tests for entrepreneurs carried out in the laboratories3000 persons trained to work with new technologies10 laboratories established or improved11 truffle gardens created

22 projects / EUR 8.5 million ERDF

8 projects / EUR 8 million ERDF

7 projects / EUR 2.4 million ERDF

Education

Tourism

New Technologies

70 places along rivers and lakes improved (swimming spots, car parks, benches, information stands) 10 awareness-raising campaigns on environmental issues organised

200 joint culture events organised2000 cultural workers trained20 000 people have participated in cultural events

2300 people have improved their skills and knowledge to compete in the labor market 4000 persons have received business consultations 16 networks for business and research created20 objects upgraded with business infrastructure

20 projects / EUR 10.5 million ERDF

17 projects / EUR 4.3 million ERDF

13 projects / EUR 4.2 million ERDF

Natural Resources

Culture

Business and Employment

818 social workers trained2600 persons have received social services270 persons have participated in animal therapy courses

Liepaja beach is the first beach in the Baltics adapted for people with special needs300 doctors involved in experience exchange and development of rehabilitation programmes17 objects upgraded with social infrastructure

40 different types of equipment (including 10 fire trucks) purchased for rescue services 400 fire fighters trained

7 projects / EUR 1.3 million ERDF

6 projects / EUR 4.2 million ERDF

7 projects / EUR 7.3 million ERDF

Social Inclusion

Health Care andSocial Services

Safety

600 events organised7020 youngsters trainedYouth House in Liepaja founded

65 sports events organised 10 000 participants involved

14.7 km of bicycle trails renovated 30 roadside rest areas reconstructed5 harbour communication systems improved3000 children educated on road safety

8 projects / EUR 3.5 million ERDF

8 projects / EUR 1 million ERDF

6 projects / EUR 4.8 million ERDF

Youth Development

Sport

Transport and Accessibility