Purpose of the paper is to assess contribution of the European Fishery Fund (EFF) and European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in the development of coastal areas. The article reviews particulars of implementation of the Fishery Funds in various planning periods, in more detail analysing the implementation impact in the period of 2014-2020, based on analysis of the needs, goals and projects of the current period. Even though the European Fishery Fund (EFF) in Latvia is being implemented since 2007, there is a lack of scientific publications on its impact on the coastal development. EMFF for the period 2013-2020 has a dual role in the development of coastal areas-as a development tool of the fishery sector and as a development tool of communities in the fishery areas. It is implemented by using communityled local development (CLLD/LEADER) approach. In case of Latvia, a multi-fund approach-EFF/EMFF and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) is already being used for two planning periods. We conclude that the impact of EFF/EMFF on the development of coastal areas is more directed at development of infrastructure of the coastal communities but is less engaged in the fishery development matters-accordingly increasing other activities and preserving historic and cultural heritage for development of tourism and place of residence in the coastal area in interaction and in addition to EAFRD rural development measures of the coastal areas.
The study was conducted with a purpose to find out importance, development and its opportunities of the small agricultural farms in Latvia, taking into account the situation also in other countries of the Baltic Sea. Topicality of the paper is related to a large share of the small agricultural farms in the structure of the agricultural farms, and their very significant impact on the socioeconomic situation in the rural areas. The economic activity of the small agricultural farms at the same time in general is low, and their potential (land, workforce, manufacturing resources) is not sufficiently used. Many small farms discontinue their operation, and only a relatively small portion of them become larger. The paper contains a scientific discussion regarding a socioeconomic importance of the small agricultural farms in the rural community, especially in the facilitation of its sustainability. Also it includes results of some surveys conducted in Latvian small farms and analyse of farm structural data. It shows that the small agricultural farms exist also in the EU-15 Member States, and they can operate along with the large farms. The study results show that it is not correct to assess only the economic aspects of these farms separately from the social and environmental aspects. Several niches exist where such farms can successfully operate. These are not the mass products, but rather the products with high value added. For the small farms to be able to create competitive manufacturing, a purposeful investment support suitable for these farms is extremely necessary.
Latvia, just like many other EU member states, receives multiannual financial support through the EU financial instruments for implementation of the common policies by the EU. The support is aimed at the priorities set at the level of the EU and is adapted to the peculiarities of each member state's sphere. The aim of the study is to evaluate the importance of the support, provided by the EU financial instruments, for the development of Latvian fishery sector. The analysis was made on the basis of the available data and their quality. As a result of the study, the author found out that in the planning periods of 2004-2006, 2007-2013 and 2014-2020, for the development of fishery sector in Latvia the support of several EU financial instruments was available. Development of fishery sector is significantly impacted by the availability of the financial support through the EU financial instruments and use thereof. Considering the dependence of the fishery sector on the sustainability principles coordinated at the level of EU, corresponding fishery possibilities, and considering the increase of global competitiveness in the world's markets, the strengthening of fishery's competitiveness plays a significant role in the facilitation of the Latvian economy.
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