THE ROLE OF NGO'S SOCIAL NETWORKS IN THE MAINTENANCE OF A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE RURAL AREAS OF LATVIA.

Autor: Brokāne, Larisa, Feldmane, Linda, Kronberga, Ginta
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Zdroj: 4th Annual International Scientific Conference - New Dimensions in the Development of Society; 2008, p37-43, 7p
Abstrakt: Introduction. A united cultural space, characterized by cultural diversity and united by common values is a basis of Latvian civil society. The existence of a united cultural space initiates development of various social, ethnic and religious groups as a united civil society. The national culture values based on the culture institutions of national significance and cultural heritage of each group take an important role in developing state cultural perspective and in development and maintenance of national identity. Fundraising from EU and other foundations is an important sphere where networks and their agents start to cooperate. In many cases co-financing is necessary from the organization itself or from the local municipality or state, and coordination and cooperation principles become important. Recently new initiatives are observed also at the countryside, e.g., partnerships which unite local municipalities, private sector, state institutions, non-governmental organizations and other community groups show itself as a relevant development agent. Methods. The research objective is to explore the role of NGO support network in the maintenance of cultural diversity and development of a multi -- cultural cooperation at the Latvian countryside. The research methods are: structured interviews and SWOT analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Supplemental Index