Study "Access of persons with disabilities to mass media information (printed news (Internet/print press), radio, TV)"

Project Customer: The Ombudsman

The project is currently being implemented.

The aim of the study is to analyze the regulatory framework and problems, assessing the accessibility of information to persons with disabilities in the Latvian mass media, including the printed press, the Internet, radio and television. The study will also analyze the effectiveness of implemented and planned solutions. A number of research methods will be used to achieve the research objectives, including document analysis, expert consultations, qualitative interviews, focus group discussions and data analysis. People with different types of disabilities will be interviewed on their experiences related to information accessibility, as well as organizations for people with different types of disabilities. Latvia's largest media companies will also be involved in the study in order to collect their opinions and practices in this field.

Study "On the discrimination situation in Latvia"

Project Customer: The Ombudsman

The project is currently being implemented.

The aim of the study is to carry out qualitative research and analysis on the discrimination situation in Latvia. As part of the research, it is planned to carry out an evaluation and summary of the discrimination criteria mentioned in the laws, the practice of prevention of discrimination of the Ombudsman in recent years, the equality indices proposed by the European Union, the studies previously conducted in Latvia in the field of discrimination, as well as to analyze the data collected by the the Central Statistical Bureau and others in relation to vulnerable persons groups and discrimination.  The study will conduct a survey of 10 experts in the field using the Delphi method, which will take place in three rounds.

"Performing a regional analysis on the development possibilities of the startup/"unicorn" ecosystem in the Zemgale region, Latvia"

Project Customer: Zemgale Planning Region

The project is currently being implemented.

The analysis is carried out under Interreg Europe program 2021-2027 project no. 01C0028 "Designing, sharing and replicating policy tools for Unicorn forests", within the framework of UnicornQuest (hereinafter - the Project).

The purpose of the regional analysis is, first of all, to identify and analyze the factors that contribute to the development of the ecosystem of unicorns (companies whose value exceeds 1 billion USD) in the Zemgale region, Latvia.

Secondly, the goal is to recognize weaknesses and obstacles that hinder the development of a favorable ecosystem for Unicorns in the Zemgale region; identify where public strategies and/or policies are lacking, as well as improvements and possible solutions; identify the need for existing policy instruments and systemic support in the Zemgale region.

Research on the situation of informal caregivers in Latvia

Project Customer: Ministry of Welfare

The project is currently being implemented.

The purpose of the study is to assess the situation of informal caregivers in Latvia, to identify the problems specific to the target group and to provide proposals for solving them. Within the framework of the study, the research of the current situation (analysis of regulatory framework, support measures, experience of other EU countries) and extensive empirical research, which includes a large number of interviews and participatory observations, is carried out. As part of the study, a representative survey, development of analytical articles and preparation of proposals for the support of informal caregivers and further identification and assessment of needs are carried out.

Education ecosystem development strategy 2025-2029 of Tukuma region

Project Customer: Tukums region

The project is currently being implemented.

As part of the development planning document, a large-scale analysis of the current situation is carried out, which includes demographic analysis and future forecast for changes in the number of students, evaluation of the characteristics and quality of the educational service, analysis of education quality indicators and available resources, analysis of the provision of teaching staff and other support staff, etc. information.

The strategic and operational part of the document is also being developed, which includes defining vision, goals, priorities, developing an action plan, defining performance indicators, etc.