Agita Līviņa

Lead Researcher / Professor

Main areas of research

Sustainable Tourism Planning & Development

Rural & Urban Development Issues

Second Homes

Management of protected areas

Landscape diversity

Talent attraction for micro cities & rural areas

Academic background

Doctor Degree in Regional Economics (2005, Latvia)

Thesis “Evaluation system of self-government Territorial Development Programs in Latvia”

Master degree in Geography (1997, Latvia)

Several courses of environmental issues ( 1995-1996, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia)

B.Sc. Environmental Science (1995, Latvia)

Research projects / Experience

Leader of various national funded research projects and experience as researcher in several EU funded programms

Contact details

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences

Areas of research

Wellbeing and Active Ageing