That was the main issue discussed by the six representatives of Latgale region on 27th February in Kraslava. The discussion, which was organized by Ludza Society of Disabled and Euroregion “Country of Lakes”, focused on social entrepreneurship (SE).

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So resolved the participants of the regional discussion “Social entrepreneurship in Latgale – to be or not?” The discussion took place on 12th September in Ludza.There were 47 participants from Daugavpils, Rezekne, Ludza, Dagda, K?rsava, Zilupe, Cibla county, as well as Riga, Jelgava and Reykjavik (Iceland). During the period from 2003 to the economic crisis, culminating in 2009 – 2010 the number of people employed in social enterprises (SE) in Europe increased from 11 to 14.5 million people, which is 6.5 percent of the total number of employed and for many of them it became the key to the exit of hopelessness and crisis. Almost the quarter of the companies in Europe are SE More…

Every time we are experiencing deja vu, when we hear “It is time for a change!”, “Security and stability for everyone!”, “Our main asset is the man!” For thinking people these slogans have always been on the top list of values. We are continuously striving for them. In our thoughts. And what about reality? More…