LATVIA GMW national coordinator: Financial and Capital Market Commission Participating organisations: Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Turiba University, BA School of Business and Finance, Liepaja University, EKA University of Applied Sciences, Riga Technical University, Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, LatvijasBanka, Financial and Capital Market Commission, National Centre for Education, Consumer Rights Protection Centre, ALTUM, Ministry of Welfare, Finance Latvia Association, Latvian Insurers Association, NGO “All options”, Latvian Students’ Union, Global Shapers Riga “FinLit”, Financial Education Association, SEB Bank, Swedbank Latvia, Nasdaq Riga, Alphinox Quality Total number of participating organisations: 25 Number of children and young people reached directly: 1,115 Number of adults reached directly: 5,000 Number of people reached indirectly: 50,000 To celebrate Global Money Week 2021, the Financial and Capital Market Commission collaborated with 25 partner organisations to plan different events. About 1,115 children and youth were reached through several digital activities such as creative student contest, student podcasts, events and lectures about money and quizzes, while 66,000 people were reached through online activities during GMW 2021. As part of the Campaign, financial literacy awareness sessions were organised for children, youth, teachers and for adults, through digital means. High-level discussions, seminars, and other educational sessions were organised in cooperation with NGOs, universities, private and public sector institutions. Many GMW events were held with celebrities and experts. New and creative formats were used to address the audience through podcasts, discussions on ClubHouse, Facebook and other digital platforms.
Did you know? The Latvian Students’ Union participated in the GMW in Latvia for the first time by creating articles, financial saving challenges and podcasts. The Financial and Capital Market Commission conducted a survey of young people about their knowledge and skills in managing pension savings. An online discussion was organised afterwards with students about how they would like the State to invest their pensions and why they do not actively manage their pension.
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