Welcome to Klaipeda region
about the region
Klaipėda region – the right location Klaipėda region is located on Western coast of Lithuania Klaipėda city, the region’s capital is home to the EU‘s most northerly ice -free port, providing unparalleled links between Scandinavia, the CEE and China. Klaipėda region is the 3rd largest region in Lithuania, and one of the country’s fastest growing regions — currently accounting for 12% of country‘s GDP. Map source: invest Lithuania.com
What you need to know about Klaipėda region 317 K Klaipėda region 1,11 bn EUR FDI of population and 3 rd Klaipėda region biggest county 74,4 % of regional FDI 150 K Klaipėda city based in Klaipėda city population 48 % 2 nd share of export of Klaipėda‘s residents youngest Lithuanian origin city in Lithuania products With 47% of population is less than 40 years old The best public inter-regional Klaipėda city for quality № 1 of life in Lithuania transport system in country Lithuanian Municipality index, 2017
Standing at an intersection between East and West, Klaipėda offers a great entry point for businesses. Klaipėda is the first city among the three Baltic States where the FEZ was established in 2002 Source: Klaipeda ID
Tourism industry is a rising star in region’s economy
Regional tourism in numbers Total accommodated tourists numbers in the region +44 % place in number of 2 nd accommodated tourists 684,214 614,187 530,261 542,624 475,397 +44 % growth in the period of 2013 – 2017 productivity growth +32 % in tourism sector 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Klaipėda region Significant growth of Cruise Tourism in the Klaip ėda city together with Neringa region and Palanga resorts attract more than +10 K annual tourists growth 90 % foreign tourists in the region 52 cruise ships calls TIC DATA 70 K tourists Klaipėda port data,2019
<200 km Blue flag & QualityCoast nominated beaches length of bicycle paths and half of it by the coastline of 2 out of 4 Lithuania’s Resorts are located in the Lithuania region with numbers of high standards SPA centers & EUROVELO No. 10, 13 hotels 3 Regional parks 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site The Curonian Spit National Park Lonely Planet has included the Curonian Spit into its Best Beaches of Europe and the Best European seaside escapes
Sea, sand and jaw-dropping nature places located here Tourism industry is a rising star in region’s economy +10 % GDP growth in Tourism
UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Curonian Spit National Park
Here is the largest concentration of accommodation and food services in Lithuania World Spa & Wellness Hôtels de Charme awards 2018 & de Caractère group member The best Eastern Europe hotel The first from the Baltic states LIFE BALANCE HOTEL MICHAELSON PALANGA SPA boutique HOTEL The first five star plus hotel in the Baltics with medical license
about association
National Regional policy in Lithuania 60 Local municipalities 10 administrative counties (administrative regions) classified as NUTS 3 (statistical regions) managing by the Ministry of Interior Regional development councils are formed therein which consist of mayors, delegated municipal council members and socio-economic partners.
Who we are? ASSOCIATION KLAIPEDA REGION (AKR) an official non-governmental organization uniting and representing seven local municipalities of Klaipėda Region since 2012 .
AKR MEMBERS Klaipėda city Klaipėda district Palanga town Neringa Kretinga district Skuodas district Šilutė district
What we do? Key areas of AKR activity: Unite the municipalities of the Klaipėda Promotion and strengthening of international Region to strive for a more efficient and regional cooperation; implementation of the tasks of its members that require joint efforts; Participation in international projects, programs and activities of interregional cooperation organizations; Contribute to the attraction of European Union support investments to Coordination of development of the economic the region, the strengthening of the specialization of the region; regional policy and the promotion of a balanced social and economic Development and coordination of the accessibility development of Klaipėda Region. and awareness program of the region; Strengthening of the regional tourism policy.
REGIONAL SPECIALIZATION DIRECTIONS TOWARDS 2030 A smart and integral seaside region that is a center of sustainable economic growth, innovation and tourism and provides balanced living environment for creative and social people . MARINE MARINE AND ADVANCED COASTAL ECONOMY INDUSTRY TOURISM INNOVATIVE ECOLOGICAL CREATIVE BIOECONOMY AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF REGIONAL COOPERATION
An regional municipalities example: Skuodas district: cross border projects „ Secury cameras for streets safety among Latvia – Lithuanian municipalities “ And more than ongoing 100 regional development and cross – borders projects implementing by local municipalities - from soft to investment based.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS
Klaipeda region Presidency at EUROREGION BALTIC 2019
Euroregion Baltic is a hub for cross- border relations, involving citizens, politicians, institutions, economic and social partners, educational and cultural institutions more than 20 years .
KLAIPEDA REGION ERB PRESIDENCY 2019 FOCUS ON B lue and Green Growth Agenda with smart specialisation strategies (S3) tool-kit EU Cohesion Policy effective lobbying for the future EU Cohesi sion on Polic icy, focusing on the Inter terreg eg South th Baltic ic Progr gramm amme afte ter r 2020 20 Transport Accessibility especially through the implementation of the Inter erconn connect ect project
Action Plan by implementing AGENDA 2030 the overall project engagement will be further investigated for activities and results that would be linked with the Action Plan in the future. ERB Agenda 2020 monitoring in ord rder er to to evalua uate e chall llen enges es and new opprtunities nities in ERB cooper erati tion on ERB Cooperation and Communication we all together will strive for improved measuring of results to fully identify the added value of ERB cooperation and better comm mmuni nicat ate e its results ts among ong our regions ons and externally.
ERB IS A LEAD CROSS BORDER PLATFORM IN SOUTH BALTIC REGION FOR WATER BASED ISSUES AND ITS PROBLEM SOLVING
Water Users Partnerships – 7 BSR region‘s connecting project under common problem solving scope
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BSSSC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 SEPTEMBER 18 TH - 20 TH BSSSC regions shaping the future of the Blue economy in the Baltic Sea Region.
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