The Saeima and NGO forum

Since the Saeima has adopted a declaration on cooperation with the non-governmental organisations (NGO), the annual forum of the Saeima and NGOs has become a well-established tradition.

The Saeima and NGO forum on Stability, Partnership, Development on 16 May 2011

The fifth Saeima and NGO forum on Stability, Partnership, Development was held on 16 May 2011.

The forum comprised three round-table discussions with a cross-sectoral approach. The first discussion was devoted to national development planning in conjunction with long-term budget planning and priorities in the area of foreign affairs. The second discussion was devoted to demographic trends, including factors such as migration, family policy, social security system, as well as the role and involvement opportunities of the non-governmental sector in shaping these policies. A separate discussion was held on the role of education and research in sustainable development of our state and particular sectors of the economy.

Each discussion featured NGO experts’ reports followed by discussions.