Cooperation with NGOs

Open parliament, cooperation with society and its involvement in the legislative process are among the priorities of the Saeima.

On 30 March 2006, the Saeima adopted a declaration which sets forth the principles for cooperation between the Saeima and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), as well as tasks to be implemented for improving this cooperation.

Apart from the daily cooperation between the Saeima and NGOs in lawmaking, it has now become a tradition to hold a forum of the Saeima and NGOs in order to assess the results of existing cooperation and to set the programme for further cooperation.

When considering issues, committees invite NGO representatives and sector specialists as experts.

By evaluating legislative initiatives and submitting proposals, NGOs influence the decisions made by the Saeima.

Here you can find information about committee coordinators for cooperation with NGOs.