The Cycle of Practical Training and Events Fostering Cooperation between Institutions and Capacity Building of Employees

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Euroregion "Country of Lakes" Lithuanian Office together with partners from Latvia, Latgale Planning Region, brought together 17 LV-LT municipalities in a joint public sector training project, which overall objective is in line with LatLit Programme priority IV specific objective: to improve efficiency of public services by strengthening capacities of employees and cooperation between institutions. In order to achieve this objective practical conferences, meetings of working groups and experience exchange, thematic training and individual coaching sessions shall be organised for municipal employees and leaders. In project preparation an online survey was prepared for LV-LT municipalities. Its data revealed the key problem areas and needs of employees according to what training themes were selected for capacity building. Aiming at efficient changes an innovative LEAN system of provisions, management and governance tools and its attitude and methods were selected for adaptation. LEAN methodology is completely new for LV municipalities and during this project they seek to get more acquainted and learn from good practices of LEAN implementation, while LT municipalities shall access and implement LEAN system. LEAN promotes elimination of ineffective activities by directing all resources only towards the creation of municipal service value to residents (customer-oriented services), improvement of overall service quality and continuous development. During the project particularly important is strengthening of institutional cooperation at international, regional and local level. Joint training activities shall create a stronger relationship between different institutions and ensure further long-term development and cooperation. Cooperation also allows to save resources and avoid the fluctuation of municipal services quality, because of constantly changing political representatives (municipal leaders). All activities and responsibilities between the partners are set out equally, also taking into account the individual needs of each municipality.

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