While few in numbers, when faced with adversity, Latvians can move mountains. Resilient, adaptable, and driven – the mission mindset is in our DNA. Just try tell a Latvian they can’t do something. We’ve been told millions of limiting lies – from “you can’t have your own country” to “there’s no way you can beat Canada in ice hockey”. We proved them wrong.
Missions are widely acknowledged to be an effective way to address fundamental challenges, as they bring together people towards a common goal. Missions have always been historically significant – from the discovery of continents to reaching the moon.
Sustainability innovation couples environmentalism’s protection of natural systems with the notion of business innovation to deliver essential goods and services that serve social goals of human health, equity, and environmental justice. It reflects the next generation of economic development and thinking.
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The missions must develop the country’s entrepreneurial spirit and skills. Missions must be ambitious to motivate the participants involved, however, realistic enough to be implemented within a given timeframe. Public administration institutions must be willing to respond to and engage in change processes as part of their missions together with broad involvement of society.
Missions must inspire the participants involved and address challenges that are relevant and important to society. They must match the country’s sustainable development goals.
Involving society, various organizations and public administration. The establishment and evaluation of missions will require involvement of the society, various institutions and organizations.
Addressing the issues of climate change, pollution, and the circular economy by creating an environment for innovative projects that ensure sustainability. This positions Latvia as an innovative and forward-looking country that offers its unique solutions.
