The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia, in cooperation with partners in Lithuania (lead partner) and Estonia, various state and municipal institutions, as well as non-governmental organisations, is implementing the Nordic–Baltic project “Fostering Refugee and Immigrant Integration FOR-IN 2.0” in 2025–2026. In Latvia, the main cooperation partner of the project is the Ministry of Culture.
Project goals
The project creates opportunities for experience exchange among professionals and policymakers, with particular focus on adaption of practical solutions from neighboring countries and municipalities, as well as strengthening cooperation between institutions engaged in integration.
Target groups
Local, regional and national authorities, civil society, refugee- and newcomer-led organisations, researchers.
Main events and activities
- Introductory conference “Building Inclusive Cities”, April 9–10, 2025 in Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Nordic–Baltic conference “The Library as a Community Hub and Meeting Place for Integration”, September 23–24, 2025 in Rēzekne, Latvia.
- Nordic–Baltic conference “The Role of Digital Solutions and Affordable Housing in the Integration Process”, October 16, 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Study visits to Nordic countries in 2025 and 2026.
