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The amalgamation negotiation group met on the 24th of September in Põltsamaa municipality center. At the meeting, the compilation of the amalgamation contract and the precise arrangements of the negotiations were discussed. The general provisions of the contract were debated, amalgamation objectives formulated and the participants arrived at common positions...

On the 23rd of September 2015, Geomedia introduced its management and work organization analysis at the joint seminar for public officials of Viimsi municipality. The analysis was conducted based on the public sector evaluation model of the Common Assessment Framework (EIPA, 2013) and the European Excellence Model (EFQM). Moreover, for...

In cooperation with Geomedia and the University of Tartu, the Tartu population forecast until 2035 was prepared. The introduction of the results to the public took place on 27th of May 2015 in Tartu, Raekojaplats 12. The presentation was held by Tiit Tammaru and Rivo Noorkõiv. The forecast has been...

In the framework of the RegPol2 project, Geomedia employee and PhD candidate Bianka Plüschke-Altof participated in the 59th German Geography Congress, which took place in Berlin from October 01.-06. 2015. The congress was held under the motto “Stadt Land Schaf(f)t – Land Schaf(f)t Stadt“ and organized along eight guiding themes,...

On 9th of June 2015, Geomedia consultant Rivo Noorkõiv presented on the topic of amalgamation in front of Põltsamaa city council. The title of the presentation was “The amalgamation of Põltsamaa urban and rural municipality: how to proceed?” It focused on the aspect of consultation work that is financed by the Ministry of Interior...

In the framework the Estonian Entrepreneurship Week, the entrepreneurship forum „Elva 2020“ took place in Elva on the 8th of October 2015. The event was opened by the mayor of Elva, Eva Kams. Her speech focused on the properties of a good entrepreneurship environment and which actions the local government of Elva takes to...

Within the framework of the development plan creation for Jõgeva rural municipality, the third development seminar took place at the Jõgeva government center on June, 16. 2015. Whereas at the last seminars, the focus lied on the evaluation of the situation of the local government, needs for change and defining policies for their implementation...

On citizens‘ initiative amalgamation discussions took place between representatives of the municipality councils of Sangaste, Puka, Palupera and Õru. The idea of forming a rural municipality in the region was discussed as well as the potential changes on the local level caused by the administrative reform. The meeting was moderated by Geomedia consultant Rivo Noorkõiv....

For the training of local government officials, so far there is no central institution in Estonia. Hence, the trainings are mainly influenced by a market-driven model. The trends show that the driving forces for in-service training are, above all, the changing demands of the professional work, developments in technology and the growth of network-based...

Organized by the Ministry of Finance, a conference took place on 20th of October in Marjamaa, focusing on experiences and lessons learned from amalgamation processes and on ways to carry out the proposed local government reform. Presentations were given by local government officials and representatives of different organizations, who analyzed...