European sustainable development rural actor database
- Structure type:
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Local authority
Intervention type: Local
Employement number:
0
Main objective:
Minimize poverty and social depression in Balvi District by promoting the sustainable development of the rural area
- Country:
- Lettonie
- Adress:
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Berzpils iela 1 a4501 Balvi Latvia
- Phone:
- 00 371 64 52 24 56
- Fax:
- 00 371 64 52 24 53
- Contact:
- vineta_ANTI_SPAM_@balvi.gov.lv
Latvia is divided in 5 regions. Balvi district belongs to the Latgale region, situated in the Northeastern part of Latvia. Balvi District has therefore a border with Russia in the East. Balvi District consists in 19 local municipalities and 2 towns. Town Balvi is the centre of the district. The 28281 inhabitants are concentrated in the administrative centres of local municipalities. Different nationalities are present in the district, mainly Latvians (77,8 %), but also Russians (18,4 %). The land is used as follows: 42,5 % is forest, and 39 % is used for agriculture.Established in 2003, the Balvi District Partnership is an original cooperation aiming at promoting the development of the area. The partnership is composed of representatives from municipalities, non-governmental organizations and entrepreneurs.
To improve the quality of life in rural areas
To promote a better use of natural and cultural resources
Agriculture, environment and territory
| Covered topics: |
Biodiversity / wildlife protection
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| Actions examples: |
Promoting a better use of natural resources |
| Europeans partnerships: |
Valga Partnership, Estonia |
Environmental education and citizenship
| Covered topics: |
Education and training of professionals or local representatives
Raising public opinion’s awareness (residents and tourists)
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