Study on the Remuneration of Cultural Workers Employed in the Non-Governmental Sector and Local Governments

The aim of the research is to analyse the remuneration of cultural workers employed in the non-governmental sector and local governments, as well as to compare it with the remuneration of employees employed in state cultural institutions and capital companies.

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia.

Agency for International Programs for Youth: Inclusion Strategy

Within the framework of the commissioned study, an inclusion strategy of the Agency for International Programs for Youth is being developed, as well as the mapping of the current situation of social inclusion of young people with limited opportunities in Latvia is being carried out.

Commissioned by the Agency for International Programs for Youth.

Report "Culture in pandemic restrictions. Response and experience of Latvia's arts and cultural organisations"

The report illuminates the experience stories of 25 Latvia’s arts and cultural organisations, detailing their most effective solutions and takeaways from successes and failures along with some personal impressions from working in remote-access conditions. Narrators represent all fields of culture and art activities (heritage, arts, music, film, theatre etc.), both the public sector and NGOs.

Recognition and Public Image of the National History Museum of Latvia in Various Audiences

The aim of the research is to evaluate the visibility and public image of the National History Museum of Latvia (LNVM) in different target audiences to provide data for museum’s strategic planning and LNVM brand exhibition in the next stages of the research, in preparation for the upcoming exhibition in Riga Castle.

Commissioned by the National History Museum of Latvia.

The presentation includes information on the aim, methodology and main conclusions of the research. For more information, please contact the representatives of the National History Museum of Latvia by email: info@lnvm.lv or the head of LAC Research Centre Anda Laķe by email: anda.lake@lka.edu.lv

Report in Latvian (574.7 KB)

Development of Musealisation Criteria for the Latvian Cultural and Historical Heritage

The research “Development of Musealisation Criteria for the Latvian Cultural and Historical Heritage” was implemented by the LAC Research Centre  and it was commisioned by the Latvian National Committee of the International Council of Museums and with the financial support of the State Culture Capital Foundation.

The research developed a proposal for a set of musealisation criteria for the cultural and historical heritage by grouping them into several categories of criteria – specific value of cultural heritage, social significance, availability of resources, topicality, and other factors. The research also looks at various forms of musealisation and previous experience in preserving and communicating cultural and historical heritage in Latvia (museums, museum-related institutions, so-called virtual museums, libraries, etc.).

Commissioned by the Latvian National Committee of the International Council of Museums

Report in Latvian: http://www.latvia.icom.museum.lv/LV/Projekti/Muzealizacija_Zinojums.pdf

Assessment Study of the Implementation of the Centenary Programme of the State of Latvia for the Period from January 1, 2019 to December 1, 2021

In cooperation with Ltd „Analītisko pētījumu un stratēģiju laboratorija”, an assessment study of the implementation of the Centenary Programme of Latvia for the period from January 1, 2019 to December 1, 2021 is being developed. The research project is a follow-up study to the evaluation carried out in 2019 for the period from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2018. The main tasks of the research include evaluation of the content and process of implementation of the Latvian Centenary Programme in accordance with the set goals and approach; representation of various economic sectors, public administration structures and civil society initiatives in the processes of the Latvian Centenary Programme; roles of the parties involved in the implementation of the Latvian Centenary Programme; planning and implementation of funding acquisition; role of publicity and marketing activities in the achievement of the objectives of the target groups and the Latvian Centenary Programme.

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia

Report in Latvian: https://www.km.gov.lv/lv/media/21713/download

Study of Culture Consumption and Participation of Valmiera City and Valmiera municipality for Participation in the European Union Initiative “European Capital of Culture 2027”

A study on cultural consumption and participation opportunities in the future Valmiera county was carried out in March 2021 by the Latvian Academy of Culture in cooperation with the local government of Valmiera City. The results of the research project will be used for the development of the cultural offer of Valmiera county and for the preparation of the application to the competition for the European Capital of Culture 2027.

Commissioned by the local government of Valmiera City.

Report in Latvian: http://valmiera2027.eu/iedzivotaji-parliecinosi-atbalsta-valmieras-un-novada-kandidesanu-eiropas-kulturas-galvaspilsetas-titulam-2027-gada/  

Daugavpils Culture Development Program for 2021–2027

The first strategic plan for the targeted development of Daugavpils cultural sector was carried out by the think tank “Culturelab” in cooperation with the Latvian Academy of Culture and the Culture Department of Daugavpils City Council.

Daugavpils Culture Development Program for 2021–2027 is based on the study of the needs of the population. The local cultural institutions, communities and active creative people have been actively involved in its development. Early in 2021, an extensive population survey, focus groups and interviews with cultural operators were organized, the results of which are reflected in the "Study of Culture Consumption, Activities and Participation in Daugavpils City”. Around 200 participants took part in various co-working events and virtual workshops of ideas.

Commissioned by the Daugavpils City Council

Reports in Latvian: 

Daugavpils pilsētas kultūras attīstības programma 2021. – 2027. gadam 

"Kultūras patēriņš, aktivitātes un līdzdalība Daugavpils pilsētā"

Kuldīga County Culture Development Program for 2021–2028

The Research Centre of Latvian Academy of Culture, under the leadership of prof. Anda Laķe, developed a study that includes in-depth and semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, a digital survey of cultural operators, data processing, as well as an assessment of cultural life in Kuldīga county, and a definition of the main problems and development of an action plan.

Commissioned by the local government of Kuldīga.

Report in Latvian: https://www.kuldiga.lv/images/2021/10/FINAL_Kuldigas_novada_kulturas_attistibas_programma_2021_2028_FINAL-min.pdf

Jelgava City Culture Development Program for 2021–2027

The Research Centre of the Latvian Academy of Culture has developed a local medium-term cultural policy planning document, which defines a set of measures for the development of Jelgava's cultural sector in the medium term.

Commissioned by the Jelgava City Municipal Authority “Culture”.

Report in Latvian: https://www.jelgava.lv/files/jelgavas_pilsetas_kulturas_attistibas_programma_2021-2027_final.pdf 

Final Evaluation on the Implementation of Cultural Policy Guidelines “Creative Latvia" (2014–2020)

The Research Centre of the Latvian Academy of Culture developed a final evaluation on the implementation of the cultural policy guidelines “Creative Latvia” (2014–2020). Within the framework of the project, an assessment was carried out on the achievement of objectives, directions of action and planned results, deviations from the established performance indicators were explained and changes in the external environment were analysed, which had an impact on the implementation of the cultural policy guidelines “Creative Latvia” (2014–2020).

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia.

Report in Latvian: www.km.gov.lv/lv/media/17831/download

Summary in Latvian: https://www.km.gov.lv/lv/media/17834/download  

Evaluation of the activities (results and contributions) of the “NGO Fund” programme funded by the State budget

Commissioned by Society Integration Fund

The aim of the Study was to evaluate the results of the activities of the “NGO Fund” programme financed by the State budget of Latvia and its input in achieving the overarching goal: strengthening sustainable development of the civil society in Latvia.

Full report available in English pdf: https://www.sif.gov.lv/lv/media/2552/download

Museums and Tourism: Tendencies and Perspectives. Latvia’s Experience During the Pandemic

The International Council of Museums Latvian National Committee (ICOM Latvia) in cooperation with The Research Center of the Latvian Academy of Culture has carried out a study “Museums and Tourism: Tendencies and Perspectives. Latvia’s Experience During the Pandemic”. The study was prepared within the  International Council of Museums (ICOM) Solidarity Project “Museum Tendencies and Perspectives: Focus on Lithuania and Latvia”. Within the framework of the project, two studies were carried out on the situation in Latvia and Lithuania, international conference "Museums and regional tourism: trends and perspectives" was held, as well as video interviews with museum representatives were prepared and published.  

The aim of the study was to analyse the current practice of Latvian museums in working with foreign and local tourists in a comprehensive and detailed way, as well as to identify the potential for the near future. 

Implementer of the project: The International Council of Museums Latvian National Committee (ICOM Latvia) 

Study report in English: https://www.latvia.icom.museum.lv/LV/Projekti/Petijums_LV_angliski.pdf 

Study report in Latvian: https://www.latvia.icom.museum.lv/LV/Projekti/Petijums_LV_latviski.pdf  

Evaluation of the activities (results and contributions) of the “NGO Fund” programme funded by the State budget: Evaluation report 

Commissioned by the Society Integration Fund

The study is carried out by the Association of Persons from the Latvian Academy of Culture and “Laboratory of Analytical and Strategic Studies” Ltd.

Full report available in English pdf

Impact of Covid-19 on cultural sector

Funded by State Culture Capital Foundation

Summary of the study in English

Assessment study of professional theatre and music sectors

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Latvia

Study of culture consumption and participation

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Latvia

The study is carried out by the Association of Persons from the Latvian Academy of Culture, “Laboratory of Analytical and Strategic Studies” Ltd. and SKDS Ltd.

Survey of Latvian dance representatives

Commissioned by the National Centre for Culture of Latvia

Survey of folk art and traditional art representatives “Operation of groups in the field of traditional culture”

Commissioned by the National Centre for Culture of Latvia

Study on the socio-economic impact of culture and creative industries in Liepaja city

Commissioned by Liepaja Municipality

Research Report "Relations between museums and society": Summary in English pdf

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Latvia

Study on the development and implementation of Latvia's Centenary initiative "Latvian school bag"

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Latvia

Study of culture consumption and participation in Latvia

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Latvia

Study on the socio-economic impact of non-governmental organisations in culture

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Latvia

Mid-term evaluation of the national cultural policy guidelines "Creative Latvia: 2014-2020"

Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Latvia

Study "On implementation of vocational orientation, vocational secondary and higher education programs of art and culture education and on correspondence of the number of specialists to the needs of cultural and creative industries sector"

Commissioned by the Latvian National Centre for Culture

Valka Municipality Education Development Program 2017-2022

Commissioned by the Municipality of Valka County

Study on the reading habits of Latvian residents

Commissioned by the Latvian Publishers' Association

Study of the status of the Suiti cultural space, an element inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding 

Commissioned by the Latvian National Centre for Culture

The Report is submitted to UNESCO by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia (pdf)

Valka Municipality Cultural Development Program 2015-2020 (after the order of Valka Municipality Council)

Jūrmala City Cultural Environment Development Plan 2016-2020 (after the order of Department of Culture of the Jūrmala City Council, Procurement Identification Number 2016/95 RIK)

Jekabpils Culture Department Strategy 2016-2020 (after the order of Jekabpils Culture Department)

Cultural Consumption and Participation of the Inhabitants of Salaspils Municipality (after the order of Salaspils Municipality Council)

Research Study on the Project “Latvian School Bag” (after the order of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia)

Research Study on the distribution of the funding of the State Culture Capital Foundation (SCCF) (after the order of SCCF, Procurement Identification Number 2015/2/P; in cooperation with the Laboratory of Analytical Studies and Strategies)

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Study of the audience of Latvian National Symphony orchestra (after the order of Latvian National Symphony orchestra)

Cultural consumption in Vidzeme: Accessibility of Culture and Participation in Cultural events (after the order of Vidzeme Culture and Arts Association „Haritas”, within framework of the project "Culture as an Instrument for implementation of Democracy, Participatory Democracy and the Rights for Culture", financially supported by the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (EEA FM) and the Republic of Latvia)

Cultural accessibility and participation opportunities in the neighbourhoods of Riga (initiator of the research project – the LAC Research Centre, financially supported by Riga City Council and the State Culture Capital Foundation)

Survey of the Leaders of Folk Art Groups in Latvia (after the order of the Latvian National Centre for Culture)

Survey of the Founders (municipalities, NGOs, enterprises etc.)of Art Groups in Latvia (after the order of the Latvian National Centre for Culture)

Survey of the Song and Dance Celebration Participants in Latvia (after the order of the Latvian National Centre for Culture)

Methodological Criteria and Principles for the Formation of the Latvian Cultural Canon (Non-Governmental Association “Culturelab”, the Latvian Academy of Culture, after the order of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia)

Research Study of the Potential Audience of Sinfonietta Rīga (Research study by the students of the LAC BA sub-programme “Sociology and Management of Culture”, after the order of Sinfonietta Rīga)

The Situation of Creative Persons in Latvia in 2012 (Research study by the students of the LAC BA sub-programme “Sociology and Management of Culture”, after the order of the Council of the Creative Unions of Latvia)

The Interim Evaluation of the Cultural Policy Guidelines2006-2015 „The National State” (Non-Governmental Association “Culturelab”, the Latvian Academy of Culture, after the order of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia)

Survey of the Directors of Cultural Centres in Latvia (after the order of Centre for Cultural and Intangible Heritage)