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Cesis Region in Latvia

Cesis Region in Latvia. Cesis Region lies 90 km northeast of the capital city of Riga Territory 3067 square km It comprises 4,8% of all Latvia. Background information. Inhabitants: 58 000 (region) 18 730 ( Cesis) Density 20 inhb/ sq km Nationalities:

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Cesis Region in Latvia

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  1. Cesis Region in Latvia • Cesis Region lies 90 km northeast of the capital city of Riga • Territory 3067 square km • It comprises 4,8% of all Latvia

  2. Background information • Inhabitants: 58000 (region) 18 730 ( Cesis) • Density 20 inhb/ sq km • Nationalities: Latvians 85,2 % Russians 9,6%

  3. Administrative division • 24 communities Towns: Cesis Ligatne

  4. History Cesis is one of the oldest towns (1206) celebrated its 800 th anniversary in 2006

  5. History • Historically Cesis is famous for: • being a member of the Hanseatic Union, • the cradle of the Latvian national flag – the second oldest flag in Europe • the residence of the Livonian Order of Brother of the Sword

  6. Government Structure Local government in Latvia is organized on two levels- town or rural municipality and regional authority level Cesis region is governed by 24 chairmen who are elected by constituents of the towns and rural communities Cesis – 11 city council members, Mayor,Vice-Mayor is elected by the council members

  7. Principal functions of the Cesis District Council • Regional development (territorial and spatial planning, long-range development plans and strategies) • Disaster management/civil defence • Public transportation • Continuing education of the pedagogical employees • Basic health care the region`s inhabitants, social care

  8. Cesis District Council is responsible for the Cesis Adult education Centre, Regional Hospital, Health centre( Polyclinic), regional homes for the elderly and orphans

  9. Overview of Economics • More than 5000 registered companies in the region • The region is benefiting from the successful development of the following various industries: • Timber industry – more than 60 companies with significant export capacity • Furniture industry. Mostly small companies that manufacture specialty furniture products made from natural birch, oak, pine trees

  10. Overview of economics • Brick and tile industry – Lode is the only company in Latvia that produce solid bricks and ceramic roof tiles • Printing industry – Jāņa sēta is one of the largest printing companies in the Baltics • Construction industry – the region has a several strong ( and many smaller) construction companies

  11. Overview of economics • Food producing – dominate milk , meat and bread factories ( additionally fish production, vegetable canning etc) • 2 breweries with strong position in the Latvian beer market - Cesu alus and Piebalgas alus Cesu alus is well known from the 16 th century Despite the many and varied industries the region is dominated by the service and retail industries ( 5-20 employees) Rate of unemployment 3,8-4%

  12. Agriculture Agriculture continues to be a strong factor in the regions economy - employs 15-20% of the region`s population. The main crops: winter wheat and rye,summer wheat, barley ,oats and potatoes. Two significant scientific agricultural establishments Priekuļi plant breading station, the National machinery testing and certification centre

  13. Cesis • Unemployment rate: 3.8% (01.03.2007) • People in working age – 11 762 (64%) • Average salary~ LVL 200-220

  14. Tourism Tourism attactions: Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, cycling Outstanding eco-tourism –wildlife viewing, bird- watching Mountain skiing etc Many cultural events, music festivals, performances of the Latvian National Opera

  15. Cēsis -Cultural, historical monuments (29 – state significance, 120 of local significance Yearly ~200 000 tourists

  16. Education • Kindergartens 14 • Comprehensive secondary schools 14 • Primary schools ( 1-9 grade) 25 • Initial schools (1-4 grade) 6 • Vocational schools 3 ( 2 agriculture, 1 metal/wood working) • Libraries 39 • Culture houses 24 • Museums 6

  17. International co-operation Twin partners of Cesis District Council Frederiksberg, Denmark,since 1996 Ostergotland, Sweden, since 1997 Alytus, Lithuania, since 1999 Ostfold, Norway, since 2001

  18. Agreement • The New Agreement has been signed on 21 st February 2008, operative until 31.12.2010

  19. Interreg IIIB project Interreg IIIB/Phare: Sustainable regional development – High quality tourism 2/HQT Partners: Germany, Sweden, Poland

  20. Interreg IIIB project Advantage Hardwood -tools for integrated regional and business development Vidzemes DA, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland

  21. Our interests in the new network • To broaden our contacts and project opportunities Fields of interest: Rural development and its diversification, forest management , use of new technologies Bioenergy - effective use of natural resources. Competence centre? Energoeffectiveness in builgings, new technologies Regional planning and all related issues: EU legislation, experiences of other countries, benchmarking, different models, conflict situations – potential solutions etc

  22. Public transport – training programmes for staff, potential development models, new management models, new service concepts, technologies etc • Womens entrepreneurship • Innovative public administration methods

  23. Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all success, all achievement in real life grows. Ben Stein

  24. Thank you!

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