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NGO Head Invites Prime Minister to Visit, Understand NGO Work
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NGO Head Invites Prime Minister to Visit, Understand NGO Work

From Delfi Latvia · () Latvian

Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Inese Vaivare, head of the "Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation" NGO, urges the Prime Minister to visit NGOs instead of criticizing them.
  • Vaivare stated that the Prime Minister should familiarize himself with the realities of NGO work.
  • She expressed that criticism should be directed towards those who are not doing enough, rather than those actively contributing.

Inese Vaivare, the head of the "Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation" NGO, has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to visit non-governmental organizations. Vaivare suggested that instead of criticizing individuals who are actively working to achieve more, the Prime Minister should engage directly with NGOs to understand their operational realities.

Vaivare emphasized that such visits would provide the Prime Minister with firsthand insight into the challenges and contributions of the non-governmental sector. She believes that understanding the day-to-day work and impact of these organizations is crucial for informed dialogue and policy-making.

The statement implies a call for greater collaboration and recognition of the NGO sector's role in society. Vaivare's remarks suggest a desire for constructive engagement rather than public criticism, advocating for a more supportive approach towards organizations dedicated to development cooperation.

Instead of criticizing people who step up to do more, I invite the Prime Minister to visit non-governmental organizations to familiarize himself with the reality of their work.

โ€” Inese VaivareResponding to perceived criticism of NGOs.
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Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.