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The highest level of expertise in the development, promotion and implementation of public administration reforms.Expertise in comprehensive national defense system - civil defence, awareness, and strategic planning in light of recent experiences in Ukraine.

Riga, Latvia

• Promoted, drafted, and prepared defence industry laws regarding State Defence Service, re-establishing compulsory military service in Latvia.
• Visited Ukraine multiple times last year gathering information on civil-military topics to further improve comprehensive national defence in Latvia and the emergency preparedness of the state and general public.
• Leaded the working group on expanding social guarantees for soldiers – by raising wages, by making mortgage loans available to young soldier’s families, ensuring social rehabilitation after missions together with the.
• Implemented national defence training in more than 100 secondary education institutions, from 2024 in all schools in Latvia.
• Development of the military industry, starting military production locally in Latvia, including Patria 6X6 armoured wheeled vehicle, ultra-light, unarmoured military vehicle VR1 FOX, pioneering the 5G test site in.

The Construction Council of Latvia is a consultative coordinating institution, the purpose of which is to promote public participation in the development and implementation of construction policy. In accordance with the interests of the public, the Council provides the Ministry of Economy and other sectoral ministries with proposals on regulatory acts.

Reduced the shadow economy in the sector and promoted a general agreement on the minimum wage, as well as legal regulation improvements in the industry, which would ensure the competitiveness, quality, safety and long-term development of construction sector.Fight against the shadow economy and tax evasion in the construction sector.Promoted public.

Created reliable, responsible, and long-term cooperation-oriented industry practices, which both consumers and market monitoring institutions have evaluated positively.Had regular dialogue and exchange of views between the business environment and the State, collected and implemented the best cooperation practices.

Was in charge of the construction and management of office buildings of the State Revenue Service (40 000 m2 building, investments more than 50 millions Eur).Revised the contract between the state and private partner participants with the aim of providing more favorable conditions for the State.

Managed Office of the Minister (fulfilling Chief of Staff duties) during the period of financial crisis, preparing and implementing necessary policies for countering of the crisis. That included audit and significant reduction of public expenditures, evaluation and audit of administrative functions and provided services together with the government's.