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PIPE, LATVIA. Project status Alytus, Lithuania May 2003. General information. PIPE, LATVIA project started in October 2002 and will last until October 2003 Project is supported by EU Phare program, Cesis District Council and Cesis City Council
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PIPE, LATVIA Project status Alytus, Lithuania May 2003
General information • PIPE, LATVIA project started in October 2002 and will last until October 2003 • Project is supported by EU Phare program, Cesis District Council and Cesis City Council • Project has involved ~ 80 students from 8 schools of Cesis city and the district
Main activities within PIPE, LATVIA • Establishment of PIPE class • Regional Identity analyses • Democracy training for young school leaders • Project publicity and promotion • Feasibility study for the establishment of business incubator in Cesis • Participation in international events
Improved knowledge about entrepreneurship in the region Main achievements Improved theoretical knowledge Change in attitudes New network is being created Improved practical business and media skills Youth participation in various local, regional and international events
Indirect results • Improved language skills • Improved word processing skills • Improved public presentation skills • Ability to process information • Improved communication skills • Ability to work in a team • Self-confidence
Things that made progress possible • Efficient project team • Political support • Motivated youngsters • Professional experts • Regular publicity • Financial support
Challenges faced by project team • Time pressure • Rigid education system • Increase motivation and interest among teachers • Project sustainability
Future intentions • Completion of PIPE, LATVIA project and first PIPE graduation; • Preparation of various informative materials (teacher’s manual, report on regional identity issues, etc.) • Preparation for PIPE EXPO in 2004 • Development of follow-up projects, for example PIPE 2