| Statuss(Aktīvs) | Izdruka | Arhīvs(0) | Studiju plāns Vecais plāns | Kursu katalogs | Vēsture |
| Course title | Territorial Development and Communities |
| Course code | Ekon3151 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 6 |
| Total Hours in Course | 162 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 32 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 32 |
| Independent study hours | 98 |
| Date of course confirmation | 22/03/2023 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Economics and Finance |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. oec., doc. Zane Vītoliņa Dr. habil. oec., prof. (tenūra) Baiba Rivža |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| The course provides an understanding of the development of different territories, territorial policy, as well as the role of communities in improving the balanced development of territories. The course introduces students with the methods of territorial development, the territorial planning process, including the regional development strategy at the national and EU level. The specifics and problems of public involvement are understood and community financing opportunities are explored. The aim of the study course is to create an understanding of the development of various territories and the factors affecting them, including the role and influence of society in promoting the socio-economic development of territories. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Demonstrate the knowledge of territorial development and the methods of territorial evaluation. Discussions in classes, 1st test and an examination.
Demonstrate the knowledge of territorial development experience in Latvia and other EU Member States. 1st test, an examination Demonstrate the knowledge of opportunities for community participation in the development of the territory. 2nd test, an examination. Ability to independently analyse and evaluate the causes and consequences of unequal territorial development. 1st test, 1st independent work, an examination. Ability to perform calculations, analyse the results and understand the causes of disparities in the development of territories (regions and municipalities). 1st test and 2nd test, an examination. Ability to develop proposals for the sustainable development of territories. 1st independent work, an examination. Ability to responsibly plan the completion of the assignments given. 1st un 2nd independent work. Presentation. Ability to select information and present the calculations performed and proposals made. 1st un 2nd independent work Presentation. Ability to use the acquired knowledge to compare and evaluate the sustainable development scenarios for territories and independently make decisions on development projects. 1st independent work. 1st test and 2nd test. Ability to evaluate the role of different communities in the society in promoting the development of the territory. 2nd independent work. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| Full-time studies:
1. Introduction: territorial development and public communities. (2 hours) 2. Communities, their nature and concept. (2 hours) 3. Current trends and processes of territorial development in the world. (2 hours) 4. National level strategies affecting territorial development. (2 hours) 5. Urban and rural concept. (2 hours) 6. Public involvement in promoting the sustainable development of territories. (4 hours) 7. Analysis of the socio-economic development of the territories. (2 hours) 8. Different information systems, their importance in the analysis of the territory. (4 hours) 9. Territorial development planning system in the EU and Latvia. (2 hours) 10. Public involvement in the territory development planning process. (4 hours) 11. Territorial development planning documents. (2 hours) 12. Financing opportunities for territory development projects. (2 hours) 13. Financing models of public communities. (2 hours) Part-time extramural studies: All the topics intended for full-time studies are covered, yet the number of contact hours is ½ of the specified number of hours. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Tests:
1. Territorial development, urban and rural interaction. 2. Territorial development evaluation and planning Independent works (and their presentation): 1. Socio-economic analysis of the selected territory and evaluation of sustainable development opportunities. 2. Opportunities for public participation in the development of the territory Exam. All assignments in the study course must be completed, control assignments - with a successful evaluation. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| 1. Independent work – socio-economic analysis of the selected territory and evaluation of sustainable development opportunities. Submitted electronically, presented at the specified time. 2. Independent work - Opportunities for public participation in the development of the territory. Submitted electronically, presented at the specified time. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| 1st test: Territorial development, urban and rural interaction - 20%
1st independent work and its presentation: Socio-economic analysis of the selected territory and evaluation of sustainable development opportunities - 10% 2nd independent work and its presentation: Opportunities for public participation in the development of the territory - 10% 2nd test: Territorial development evaluation and planning – 20% Exam – 40% |
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| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.Keišs S., Kazinovskis A. Reģionālā attīstība Latvijā: administratīvi teritoriālās reformas norises gaita, problēmas, risinājumi. Monogrāfija. Rīga: Vītola izdevniecība, 2014. 616 lpp.
2.Capello R. Regional economics. Second edition. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2016. p 354 p. 3.Ritchie I. Food, Freedom, Community: How Small Local Actions Can Solve Complex Global Problems: [New Zealand]: Te Rā Aroha Press, 2020. p 306 p. 4.Latvijas spēks ilgi pastāvēt. Monogrāfija, galvenā redaktore B. Rivža. Rīga: Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija, 2022. 479 lpp. 5.Zināšanu ekonomika Latvijas lauku un reģionu dzīvotspējai. Monogrāfija, galvenā redaktore B. Rivža. Rīga: Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija, 2018. 325 lpp. 6.Teritorijas attīstības plānošanas likums: LR likums [tiešsaiste] . Pieņemts 13.10.2011. Stājas spēkā 01.12.2011. [skatīts 29.03.2023] Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/238807-teritorijas-attistibas-planosanas-likums |
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| Further reading | |
| 1.Leick B., Gretzinger S., Makkonen T. The Rural Enterprise Economy. [tiešsaiste] Abingdon; New York: London: Routledge, 2021. p 251 p. [skatīts 29.03.2023] Pieejams: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003034001
2.Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century: new priorities, new philosophies , Ed. by Allen G. Noble et al. London; New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. p 382 p. 3.Izaicinājumi un risinājumi ilgtspējīgas sabiedrības attīstībai Latvijā: reģionālo ideju darbnīcu apkopojums Rīgā, Pierīgā, Vidzemē, Kurzemē, Zemgalē, Latgalē. Zinātniskie redaktori: Z. Krišjāne, J. Krūmiņš: Latvijas Universitāte: VPP DemoMig, 2020. 57 lpp. 4.Simtam pāri. Viedā Latvija. (2018) Monogrāfija, galvenā redaktore B. Rivža. Rīga: Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija, 2018. 416 lpp. 5.Štefenberga D. Inovatīva uzņēmējdarbība reģiona ekonomikā. Promocijas darbs, Jelgava: Latvija Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2022. 155 lpp. Ir LBTU FB 1 eks. Izdevums tiešsaistē LBTU tīklā. Resurss pieejams tikai no LBTU tīkla datoriem. Pieejams: https://llufb.llu.lv/disertacijas/LLU-tikla/Dace_Stefenberga_promocijas_darbs_2022_LLU_ESAF.pdf 6.Āzena L. Teritorijas konkurētspēja viedās uzņēmējdarbības attīstībai Pierīgas reģionā. Promocijas darbs, Jelgava: Latvija Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2022. 132 lpp. Pieejams https://llufb.llu.lv/disertacijas/entrepreneurship/Ligita_Azena_promocijas_darbs_2022_LLU_ESAF.pdf 7.Paula L. Kopienu rīcībspēja lauku attīstībā Latvijā. Promocijas darbs, Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2016. 207 lpp. Izdevums tiešsaistē LBTU tīklā. Resurss pieejams tikai no LBTU tīkla datoriem. Pieejams https://dspace.lu.lv/dspace/bitstream/handle/7/31752/298-52154-Paula_Liga_lp11118.pdf |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1.Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attīstības stratēģija līdz 2030.gadam. 2010. Pieejams: http://www.varam.gov.lv/lat/pol/ppd/?doc=13857
2.Reģionālās politikas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027. gadam. 2016. Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/310954-par-regionalas-politikas-pamatnostadnem-2021-2027-gadam 3.Territorail Agenda 2030: a Future for all places (2020). European Union. 2020. Pieejams: https://territorialagenda.eu/wp-content/uploads/TA2030_jun2021_en.pdf 4.Atlas for the Territorial Agenda. 2030. Pieejams: https://www.atlasta2030.eu/ 5.Eighth Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion. 2022 Pieejams: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/information-sources/cohesion-report_en |
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| Notes | |
| Restricted elective course for the ESAF academic bachelor programme Economics, specialization Sustainable Economy and Territorial Development | |