Vidzeme Planning Region (VPR) is a regional development management organisation, one of the five planning regions in Latvia, and represents the interests of all Vidzeme residents living in 11 municipalities. VPR implements initiatives and projects important for the region's development based on the regional development program. It serves as a development platform for local municipalities of the Vidzeme Region and has gained extensive experience in implementing international cooperation projects in various areas. Vidzeme Planning Region has excellent experience in various fields: - strategic and spatial planning, - entrepreneurship and innovation, - bioeconomy, - development of public transport and mobility in rural areas, - vocational education, - interaction and dialogue with youth, - culture and tourism, - landscape conservation and management, - environment and energy, - information technologies, and others. WHY VIDZEME? Vidzeme is a well-connected, internally integrated and secure region that attracts talented and active people and quickly adapt to challenges. It is competitive and strives for excellence in certain areas of regional smart specialisation.