The Other Side of Latvia’s ‘Success’ Story

At present Latvia’s municipalities set separately the amount and organization of welfare payments. These payments therefore vary greatly according to the revenues of the municipalities. In poorer regions welfare payments are negligible. The World Bank‘s research shows that municipalities paid…

What should be done to improve the lives of those with low-incomes and to reduce social inequality? Here are the main conclusions and expert’s recommendations.

Latvia is a land of extremes. In a country where 42% of children live at risk of poverty and social exclusion, the state can afford to pay 142,000 euros in paternity benefits for one child, and 200,000 euros in unemployment…