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Development Programms

Course developer

Prior knowledge

PolZM001, Public Administration

Soci5043, Sociological Theory

Course abstract

Master students in the study course acquire the importance of system approach in developing development programs and in sustainable planning, theoretically and practically acquire the types of different development programs on the specifics of development: territorial development programs, organization development programs and developmental planning related to social and economic spheres of the society and monitoring conditions for the implementation of development programs.
The aim of the study course: to provide master students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the analysis of development programs.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge:
• Able to demonstrate in-depth and expanded knowledge of the systems approach and sustainability in development planning.
• Knowledge of the content, types and regulatory framework of development programs.
• Knowledge of planning methods and theoretical approaches. (In independent work, presentations and exam.)
Skills:
• Able to understand the functioning mechanism of the development planning system.
• Able to analyze development programs in the context of a systems approach, sustainability and various planning approaches. (In independent work, presentations.)
Competence:
• Able to critically analyze development programs in the context of their research interests.
• Able to evaluate and integrate the acquired knowledge and skills about development programs in the study of organizational and societal processes.
(In independent work, presentations and exam.)

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time in-person studies:
Lecture topics:
1. Systems approach to planning. (1 hour)
2. Sustainable policy and sustainable action. (1 hour)
3. Types and content of development programs and their implementation. (2 hours)
4. Methods of developing development programs. (1 hour)
5. Schools of strategy development. (2 hours)
6. Public participation and conditions coordinating program development in Latvia. (1 hour)
List of practical work (16 hours):
1. Territory as a complex system. (4 hours)
2. Organizational development programs. (4 hours)
3. Development programs of national economic sectors. (4 hours)
4. Development programs of various spheres of public life. (4 hours)

All topics specified for full-time studies are covered, but the number of contact hours is reduced to half of the number specified for full-time studies.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Exam – 50%
Independent work on the analysis of development programs of territories, organizations and economic sectors during the semester and presentation within the specified time – 50%
10% corresponds to one point on a 10-point study results assessment scale


Study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with the Order of the Vice-Rector of Studies No. 2.4.-5/59 On distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and independent work, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Independent work on the analysis of the territories, organizations and development programs of the national economy sectors should be presented at the planned time of the classes.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Independent work is assessed based on the compliance of the tasks with the quality requirements.
A master's student can receive a passing grade in the exam if at least 50% of the questions are answered correctly.

Compulsory reading

1. Attīstības plānošanas sistēmas likums. [tiešsaiste] Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=175748 Development Planning System Law. Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/en/en/id/175748
2. Par Latvijas Nacionālo attīstības plānu 2021.-2027. gadam (NAP2027) Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/315879-par-latvijas-nacionalo-attistibas-planu-2021-2027-gadam-nap2027-
3. ES pieeja ilgtspējīgai attīstībai. Pieejams: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/international-strategies/sustainable-development-goals/eu-approach-sustainable-development_lv
4. Costanza R. Addicted to Growth: Societal Therapy for a Sustainable Wellbeing Future. London; NY: Routledge, 2023. 136 p. ISBN: 978-1-032-00334-4
5. Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attīstības stratēģija līdz 2030. gadam. Latvijas Republikas Saeima. R. 2010., 100 lpp Pieejams: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.latvija2030.lv/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/latvija2030_saeima.pdf
6. Ilgtspējīga attīstība un sociālās inovācijas: kolektīvā monogrāfija / zinātniskā redaktore Dr.sc.soc. Baiba Bela. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2018. 237 lpp.
7. Politikas veidošanas rokasgrāmata. Pārresoru koordinācijas centrs. [tiešsaiste] Pieejams: https://www.pkc.gov.lv/sites/default/files/inline-files/pkc_rokasgramata_090316_web.pdf
8. Sustainable Development Goals. Pieejams: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/

Further reading

1. Inovatīvi risinājumi ceļā uz ilgtspēju: sabiedrība, ekonomika, vide: kolektīvā monogrāfija /zinātniskā redaktore Dr.sc.soc. Aija Zobena. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2018.
292 p. ISBN: 978-9934-18-309-6
2. Jenkins W., Williamson D. Strategic Management and Business Analysis. Secondedition. London; NewYork, NY: Routledge, Teulor & Francis Group, 2016. xi, 297 p. ISBN 978-1-138-81765-4
3. Lauer T. Change Management: Fundamentals and Success Factors. Germany: Springer, 2021, 248 p. ISBN: 978-3-662-62189-9
4. Metodiskie materiāli teritorijas attīstības plānošanas jomā. [tiešsaiste] Pieejams: https://www.varam.gov.lv/lv/metodiskie-materiali-teritorijas-attistibas-planosanas-joma
5. Zināšanu ekonomika Latvijas lauku un reģionu dzīvotspējai: autoru kolektīva monogrāfija /galvenā redaktore un ievada autore Dr. habil. oec Baiba Rivža; zinātniskie recenzenti: M. Pūķis, Ņ. Linde; literārā redaktore A. Mukāne; priekšvārda autors G. Kaminskis. Rīga: Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija, 2018. 325 lpp. ISBN: 978-9934-8844-0-6

Periodicals and other sources

1. Latvijas Republikas tiesību akti. Likumi.lv [tiešsaiste] Piejams: https://likumi.lv/
2. Plānošanas reģionu sadarbības komisijas. [tiešsaiste] Piejams: http://www.varam.gov.lv/lat/darbibas_veidi/reg_att/pl_reg/?doc=13639

Notes

During the study course, master students acquire the importance of system approach in elaboration of development programmes and in sustainable planning, learn the types of various development programmes on the specifics of development conditions for the monitoring implementation. All topics are supplemented with an analysis of practical territorial development programmes, organization development programmes and development plans, and development programmes related to social and economic spheres of society.