Take part in matchmaking event "Doing Democracy"
In order to facilitate the search for potential project partners, Active Citizens Fund (ACF) in Latvia is hosting a matchmaking event “Doing Democracy” that will take place on 20th May 2021 ONLINE and would like to invite Donor countries’ (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) CSOs to participate in this event. It is organized in the frame of the ACF bilateral cooperation initiatives and focuses on the next Strategic project call in Latvia which will be announced in the end of the May 2021.
As Latvia is still a new democratic country facing many challenges, Nordic countries have always been a great example on “how to do democracy”. Therefore on 20th of May there will be an opportunity to get to know best tools and methods Norway is using but Latvia will give an insight on situation in the country. Followed by Q&A and discussion section on democratic culture and human rights where all of the participants will have a chance to get to know each other by finding common values and interests.
If interested in further collaboration with Latvian organizations, ACF Latvia invites to reserve 27th of May for building networks and partnerships for next Strategic call in Latvia. ACF Latvia will explain the conditions of the next Strategic call conditions while providing time and space for more personal discussions and widening the scope of possible future partnerships.
What is a matchmaking event?
The matchmaking event seeks to offer opportunities for Latvian and Donor countries’ CSOs to come together, share experience, discuss initial ideas for collaboration with the aim to eventually shape them into concrete joint project proposals to be submitted under the ACF open calls.
Target group
CSO representatives from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway interested in developing joint projects with Latvian CSOs are invited to join the online event. The main target group for this event is CSOs in Latvia and Donor states interested in having a long-term vision how to enhance democracy culture and human rights.
Some practical information
- The matchmaking event will be organized on ZOOM platform and will be translated on FB live.
- Organizations interested in participation should fill in an online application form by 18th May: https://forms.gle/d5EFkJHsSmB5CRtu7
- Information about applicants will be used to facilitate the matching process with Latvian CSOs.
- When registered, you will receive ZOOM link for the meeting at least 24 hours before the meeting.
- Participant CSO should be capable to communicate in English.
The agenda of the event
20th May 2021, online on the Zoom platform and FB live, 12:00 – 13:45 CET
12.00 Opening of the ACF Matchmaking event
12:05 Sharing democratic culture experieces in Norway and Latvia
- Bjørn Engesland (NOR), Norwegian Helsinki Committee (Senior adviser)
- Marion Godager Tveter (NOR), Norwegian Helsinki Committee (Head of programmes)
- Iveta Kažoka (LV), Providus - Centre for Public Policy, (Director and senior policy analyst in good governance at local, national and EU level and political parties)
13.00 Questions & Answers
13.15-13.45 Discussion and conclusion
Contact information:
Lauma Kalēja
Bilateral and Regional cooperation coordinator
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