(LV0052)

Commitment 1: Implement open government principles and values, promoting trust in public institutions and open and democratic governance

Measures table (full text):

| | Measures | Operational result | Performance indicators | Responsible institutions | Co-responsible institutions | Deadline |
|---|----------|-------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------|----------|
| 1.1 | Broader understanding of the values and principles of open government, promoting open and democratic governance and participation | Informative material on the values and principles of open government developed and distributed in cooperation with associations and foundations. A national workshop to strengthen common understanding and capacity to be promoters of open and democratic governance and participation | Informative material/roadmap published at http://www.mk.gov.lv; A national workshop (educational and interactive event) | the State Chancellery; Memorandum Council Working Group on Public Engagement and Open Governance | Ministry of Culture; Latvian Library Network; EU information points; Local governments; Associations and foundations; Educational institutions (participation in national workshop) | Fourth quarter of 2026 |
| 1.2 | Broader understanding of public administration and local governments - explaining the positive significance and benefits of state and local governments and their services, as well as explaining benefits from public involvement. Cooperation with the media on issues of open government and public accessibility | A series of public information and education activities #Public Administration in Focus and activities during LAMPA festival. A meeting held on strategic cooperation between the media and public administration, how to improve understanding and awareness of important issues affecting the state and local governments | At least one event has been implemented; Meeting with media representatives | the State Chancellery | All ministries; National and regional media; VSIA "Latvijas Vēstnesis" (lvportals.lv) (participation in the meeting) | Q4 2027 |
| 1.3 | Conference on trust in state institutions | Discussion on the dynamics of trust in public institutions, factors influencing trust, and opportunities for wider use of research on trust in policy-making; Data on public participation gathered and discussed | Conference organised; Data compiled on: voter turnout in elections; referendums; collective submissions; number of manabalss.lv portal voters; participation results taken into account in decision-making | the State Chancellery | Latvian University | Q2 2027 |
| 1.4 | Development of an open government community, sharing of knowledge and good practices | An open governance practice community is being formed, information exchange has been implemented, and knowledge and skills have been strengthened | Number of participants: 100; At least two events organised per year, including one good practice exchange | the State Chancellery | | Permanent |
| 1.5 | Implementation of co-creation principles in public administration | Based on the principles of co-creation and user-centred design thinking, the needs of society are understood, problems to be solved are identified, and initiatives are created to reduce the bureaucratic burden, strengthening the activities of the Innovation Laboratory. Co-creation principles are implemented in public administration - in councils, working groups and in the development of socially significant decisions | At least 10 initiatives based on the principles of co-creation have been implemented, including reducing bureaucratic burdens | the State Chancellery (Innovation Laboratory) | All ministries | Q4 2027 |
| 1.6 | Promoting public awareness of their rights and obligations, as well as opportunities for participation in the legislative process (legal literacy) | Legal awareness is measured once a year. Data on public legal awareness is compiled and discussed. Based on the results of the measurement, explanatory materials are developed | Legal awareness measurement; Discussion of the measurement results; Explanatory materials on http://www.lvportals.lv | VSIA "Latvijas Vēstnesis" | | Ongoing |