LaSER joins Saeima discussion on civic participation
On February 28th, a discussion took place in the Saeima, focusing on opportunities for public participation in national level decision-making in Latvia and other countries. During the event, the Analytical Service of Saeima presented its study “Opportunities for Participation in National Decision-Making Processes: Referendums, Petitions, and Innovations in Democracy”. The discussion was moderated by Deputy […]
Stanford Global Studies Internship Program at LaSER Think Tank
Stanford Global Studies Internship Program has announced an exciting new opportunity at LaSER Think Tank. As part of the program, LaSER will host a Stanford University student for a research internship. The involvement of Stanford students will help strengthen LaSER’s research capacity, provide an international perspective to our projects, and foster closer connections between Latvia […]
Riga Metropolis 2040: Smart, Livable and Innovative. Governance Reforms
Title: Riga Metropolis 2040: Smart, Livable and Innovative. Governance Reforms. Type of publication: Working documentAuthor: Malvīne Stučka The report “Riga Metropolis 2040” outlines a detailed vision of Riga as the driving force behind Latvia’s overall development, with a particular focus on existing and future governance challenges. The aim of this working document is to explore and […]
LaSER’s latest report highlights the need for public sector reform in Latvia
On December 11, LaSER think tank presented its latest policy report at the State Chancellery’s Innovation Laboratory. Iveta Reinholde and Malvīne Stučka, the authors of the report, concluded that Latvia’s public administration does little to enhance national competitiveness and that the administrative burden is too great. The report recommends reforms such as simplifying public sector […]
No Disruption, No Progress: Reforming Latvia’s Public Administration
Title: No Disruption, No Progress: Reforming Latvia’s Public Administration Type of publication: Policy reviewAuthors: Iveta Reinholde, Malvīne Stučka The aim of this policy review is to analyze Latvia’s public administration from a comparative perspective, looking at practices in the Baltic region and other EU countries. Administrative burden is often cited as a key barrier to […]
Riga Metropolis 2040: Smart, Livable and Innovative
Title: Riga Metropolis 2040: Smart, Livable and Innovative Type of publication: ReportAuthors: Viesturs Celmiņš, Sergejs Gubins, Niklāvs Paegle, Jānis Paiders, Dagnija Smilga, Uldis Spuriņš, Malvīne Stučka, Arkādijs Zvaigzne The report “Latvia 2040. Four Future Scenarios” outlines four future development scenarios for the country, with the “Baltic Tiger” scenario emphasizing Riga’s crucial role. It envisions deeper […]
Baltic cooperation research project
The policy brief will review the experience of cooperation between Nordic countries. It will also outline crucial international challenges that cannot be fully addressed without cooperation between Baltic countries. Type of research project: Policy BriefAuthors: Agnija Antanoviča
Bureaucracy reduction research project
The policy brief will focus on public administration and size of the government in different countries. This will include review of practices for downsizing of state apparatus and bureaucracy. Type of research project: Policy BriefAuthors: Iveta Reinholde, Malvīne Stučka
Riga development research project
LaSER Latvia 2040 Report emphasized the crucial role of Riga in the development of Latvia’s economy. The main goal of this research project is to expand on this vision. We will focus on such themes as higher education, innovations, transport, housing and construction. We will outline the strategic vision for Riga in 2040 in all […]
LaSER at LAMPA conversation festival
On July 6th, from 15:00 to 16:30, Professor Daunis Auers, Chairman of the Board of LaSER, will lead a discussion at the LAMPA conversation festival on the key measures required to enhance Latvia’s economy to transform Latvia into the “Baltic Tiger”. This year LaSER published the report “Latvia 2040. Four Future Scenarios” which includes a […]