Regional development problems of small and medium-sized enterprises in Latvia [PDF]
, 2007 Despite the achievements attained in recent years in the economic development of Latvia, until now Latvia’s regions demonstrate uneven development, which negatively impacts the development of small business.
Lace, Natalja, Sundukova, Zoja
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Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Women remain significantly underrepresented in political leadership worldwide. This study examines how different combinations of government accountability mechanisms enhance women's political representation (WPR) as a pathway to leadership in 30 OECD countries.
Samira Nazar, Seyed Ashkan Zarghami
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Guidance on the Limits for the Use of Restrictive Clauses in Commercial Lease Agreements – Once Again on Restrictions “by Object”.Case Comment to the Preliminary Ruling of the Court of Justice of 26 November 2015 SIA ‘Maxima Latvija’ v Konkurences padome (Case C-345/14) [PDF]
Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies, 2016 Olga Stefanowicz
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Protected areas represent complex social‐ecological systems that require governance and management approaches that valorise and enhance positive relationships between people and nature. This study analyses the alignment between social and ecological systems to detect the social‐ecological fit of projects focused on biodiversity conservation ...
Elena Andriollo +4 more
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Writers' Bloc: reading into late Soviet experience through Latvian artists' books. [PDF]
, 2008 Previously in the University eprints HAIRST pilot service at http://eprints.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/00000364/Article 1 of 6 in an issue devoted to Scandinavian and Baltic visual cultureThis article focuses on book works by Latvian artists during the ...
Svede, Mark Allen.
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Volunteers have been involved in nature observations for decades through citizen science initiatives, providing large data sets as well as problem identification that allow a more complete understanding of many natural phenomena. Although communication is a core component in citizen science, the key factors that determine its effectiveness in ...
Kristiina Gibson +18 more
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The IMF's Stand-by Arrangements and the Economic Downturn in Eastern Europe: The Cases of Hungary, Latvia, and Ukraine [PDF]
, 2009 This paper looks at three countries that have been hard-hit by the world economic recession, and have turned to the IMF for assistance: Hungary, Latvia, and Ukraine.
Jose Antonio Cordero
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Status and future of seed conservation of threatened plants in the post‐2020 era
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Ambitious targets have been set to backup seeds of threatened plants by the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC), but it is unclear in how far these targets have been met and how seed collection should be organized to meet future challenges. Here, we provide an overview of the status of 44 countries in achieving seed conservation targets.
Andreas Ensslin +130 more
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Why It Did Not Work: Structural Problems Behind Unsuccessful Return Migration in Latvia
Central and Eastern European Migration ReviewThis paper is based on research analysing cases of unsuccessful East–West return migration. Specifically, it examines returnees’ expectations, needs and challenges that shape the decision for re-migration or double return migration. Qualitative data were
Zane Meļķe
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Support for farmers' cooperatives: EU synthesis and comparative analysis report: policy measures [PDF]
, 2012 In order to foster the competitiveness of the food supply chain, the European Commission is committed to promote and facilitate the restructuring and consolidation of the agricultural sector by encouraging the creation of voluntary agricultural producer ...
Brusselaers, Jan +2 more
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